Market volatility and economic uncertainty inevitably leave business owners wondering about the future of their companies. Whether you're planning an exit in the immediate future or just weighing the possibility…
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Whether you’re currently contemplating a third-party sale or just starting to think about your business transition, you should definitely consider how an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) exit strategy may…
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Many entrepreneurs think that they need to find a big buyer to get top dollar for their business. Bigger isn’t always best, though. Sometimes strategic buyers who are smaller and…
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Business schools are known for churning out large numbers of budding entrepreneurs. But the problem is that starting your own company isn’t nearly as glamorous as you might hope, and…
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The early days of 2020 saw M&A valuations at an all-time high. But the pandemic brought the entire industry to a sudden, screeching halt. Businesses are beginning to dust themselves…
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Approaching a year into the COVID era, as so many norms have been disrupted, M&A has plummeted—by as much as 85 percent according to some accounts. July ‘20 saw some…
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"Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth" - Mike Tyson For many businesses, this sums up the year 2020. With all the turbulence due to the…
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If you’ve been eyeing retirement, the COVID-19 pandemic may have put a wrench in your dreams for the future. Perhaps you still want to sell, but are uncertain how the…
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While many business owners are brimming over with ideas for next quarter or next year, very little have thought about their exit plan. Even when they do, owners tend to…
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ESOP Basics (Part 1) - Today, one of the best kept secrets for an owner transitioning his or her business is the use of an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).…
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