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What Internal and External Factors Drive Valuation?
What Internal and External Factors Drive Valuation
Ask Me Anything: What do we mean by "competitive tension"?
Ask Me Anything: What do we mean by "competitive tension"?
What Drives Business Valuation?
Learn how to assess your company’s worth and why understanding valuation is crucial when considering a sale.
Ask Me Anything: What’s My Business Worth?
Valuing your business isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. In this video, Kirk Michie answers common founder questions about business valuation, covering methods like discounted cash flow (DCF), asset-based valuations, and market comparisons. Learn how to assess your company’s worth and why understanding valuation is crucial when considering a sale.
The Red Flags You Can’t Afford to Ignore in an LOI
“Not all offers are created equal. Watch as we break down a heavily structured deal—and why founders should think twice before accepting terms that look too good to be true.”
What Happens to Your Intellectual Property When You Sell?
What happens to your intellectual property when you sell your business? Does it stay yours, or does the buyer get it all? In this video, we break it down—what counts as IP, how it affects your deal, and what you need to do to protect it.
Integration After a Sale
Merging two companies after a sale is tricky. People clash, plans fall apart, and things get messy.
Valuation Myths
Think you know what your business is worth? Watch as we debunk common valuation myths and share what every founder needs to know!
Foreign Buyers, U.S. Rules: A quick guide for Founders
Understanding Cross-Border Transactions: A Guide for U.S. Sellers
Navigating Confidentiality: Disclosing the Sale to Customers
Mastering the Art of Timing Your Sale News—Protecting Your Deal and Customer Trust
Succession planning: Ensuring Your Business Thrives After You
Discover how succession planning can boost your business’s value, streamline leadership transitions, and ensure long-term success. Watch now to learn actionable strategies!
Balancing Confidentiality & Transparency in Your Sale
Timing is everything when selling your business. Learn when and how to inform employees to ensure a smooth and successful transition.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in M&A
From automating initial deal sourcing to enhancing due diligence and forecasting financial outcomes, AI empowers dealmakers to make faster, more informed decisions with unprecedented accuracy.
Structure: Rolled or Retained Equity
Keeping a Stake in Your Business: Risks and Rewards Explained
Earn-Out Agreements Explained: Risks and Rewards
Beware of earn-outs when selling your business. They may be structured so you end up receiving far less than expected.
Stock-Based Compensation: What every founder should know
Stock-based compensation can change how your EBITDA looks and affect your company’s value when selling. This is especially important for tech and life sciences startups. In our latest update, our founder, Kirk Michie, explains why it’s crucial to factor in and how it impacts your deal.
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