Five Standards of Value for Businesses
By what "standard of value" should a business be appraised? That may sound like a peculiar question at first blush, but it is one that...
Is This the Right Time to Sell Your Business?
Selling a business requires a great deal of time and effort on both the buyer's and seller's behalf. In addition, determining the right...
Successful Strategies Create Successful Mergers
Acquiring another company and merging it with your business can be the most efficient way to grow. But many acquisitions don't pay off...
More to Business Valuation than Meets the Eye
Most business owners and attorneys know the basics of the business valuation process. For example, you might know that there are three...
Small Business Can Face Big Fraud Losses
Many people think small businesses are less susceptible to fraud than large corporations. That might seem like a reasonable conclusion...
Surviving an Earnout Provision in a Business Sale
If you are selling a business, the buyer may want to pay part of the price through an earnout provision. This is a contractual...