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Due Diligence Basics
Preparing for due diligence is crucial when getting ready to sell a business.
Business Valuation: How to find out What Your Business is Worth
Learn why expensive valuation firms and public company comparisons may not provide an accurate estimate for your company, and discover how to consult with market participants like investment bankers and business brokers to get a realistic valuation.
Founder FAQ: Is a Financial Audit Required When Selling Your Business?
Learn whether a financial audit is necessary when selling your business and explore alternatives like quality of earnings reports.
What is a Working Capital Adjustment
The crucial role of working capital adjustments in business sales and how they can impact the final purchase price in M&A transactions.
Are Search Funds the New SPACs? A Growing Trend in the Investment World
Discover how search funds are rapidly becoming the new SPACs in the investment world, offering a fresh pathway for business growth and acquisitions.
LOI Breakdown: Navigating Binding Agreements
Understanding the Critical Aspects of Letters of Intent (LOIs) in Business Sales: A Key Step for Sellers.
Important Terms To Know When Selling A Company
Looking at the 4 most important terms to know when selling your business: Valuation, EBITDA, Structure, & Diligence. Each of these serve it’s own important purpose in the sale of a company and we’ll define them in detail.
What the Heck is EBITDA?!
EBITDA (pronounced E-BIT-DUH)… Here's a quick primer on understanding why this arcane accounting terms captures the transferrable economics of a business.
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