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Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

8 Steps to Take Before a Successful M&A Exit

Most entrepreneurs dream of someday selling their company. There are several steps they should be taking well in advance to ensure a profitable exit. Procopio Partner Bill Eigner identified 8 key steps business owners should...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The Founder’s Dilemma: Stoking the Company’s Fire Without Forfeiting the Founder’s Interest in the Business

Fast-growing private companies are exciting to observe as outsiders, but on the inside the company founder has the challenge of securing enough capital to fuel the rapid growth of the business. The company’s continuous need...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

Accounting is the Information Connection Within Your Own Business

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Many business owners and executives fail to realize that accounting is the information connection within your own business. Accounting doesn’t simply capture the box scores of your company’s business transactions. A...more

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Elena Ruiz and the Cuban Sandwich - The Double Irish with Dutch Sandwich Version for Closely Held Business Owners - Using...

I have been a major fan of Afro-Cuban (Salsa) and Brazilian Bossa Nova music since high school. Most of you know by now that I grew up in the Panama Canal Zone. By the time I got to West Point in the summer of 1978, it was...more

IR Global

Tuning Your Ear to Discover Client’s True Motivations

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Jeff Faulkner, co-founder of The International Succession Planning Association (ISPA), recently shared his insights on the natural progression of entrepreneurs and how business advisors can help them grow their businesses....more

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Estate Planning for Founders - Part II: Planning with Qualified Small Business Stock

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This is the second of a four-part series focusing on estate planning fundamentals for founders. This article will address an important topic for owners of Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) as defined in Section 1202 of...more

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Understanding Your Client’s Key Drivers & Growth Cycles

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As a business advisor, one of the most important factors to consider when working with business owners is understanding their motivation and perspective. This is because the way a business owner thinks and acts significantly...more

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Trademark Fundamentals: What Is a “Basis” for a Trademark Filing?

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When applying to register a trademark, a critical component you will encounter is selecting a “basis” for the application. Selecting the correct basis is crucial for ensuring that your application is processed smoothly and...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Starting a Business with Loved Ones: How to Protect Both Your Business and Personal Relationships

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Considering starting a business with your loved ones and wondered how you can make it work without jeopardizing your personal relationships? Starting a business with family members or close friends can be deeply rewarding,...more

Integreon

This is the Headline

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Good morning. Welcome back to Scaling Greatness, a newsletter from Integreon focusing on amplifying business excellence and innovation. You’re exposed to hundreds of headlines daily. Every time you leave the house, you are...more

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Choosing the Best Structure for Your Business

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Selecting the appropriate business structure is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your company’s future growth and legal protection. Entrepreneurs should review this comparison of common business structures,...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Q&A With Anne Paape, Managing Director and Senior Fiduciary Counsel at Cresset

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The Spotlight had the pleasure of sitting down with Anne Paape, managing director and senior fiduciary counsel at Cresset and Cresset Trust Company, to talk about the historic transfer of wealth many countries are undergoing,...more

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Succession Planning in the Multi-Generational Workforce: Insights from Lisa Levy

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Lisa Levy, a business strategy and organizational development thought leader. Our conversation delved into the complexities and importance of succession planning, particularly...more

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Estate Planning for Founders – Part I: The Core Estate Plan

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This is the first of a four-part series focusing on estate planning for founders. In this series we will cover why, as a founder, you need an estate plan. The right planning can save your family significant sums of money in...more

Integreon

An Introduction to Scaling Greatness

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Good morning. Welcome to the first edition of Scaling Greatness, a newsletter from Integreon focusing on amplifying global business excellence and innovation....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The Critical Question for Business Owners: Defining Success – Why Are You on This Road?  

...For business owners intently focused on growing their private companies, it may seem like a waste of time for them to answer how they define success. They may even view it as an unhelpful distraction. But, from my own...more

Hutchison PLLC

The Force is Strong with this One – Success and Paying it Forward with Co-Founder of ChannelAdvisor and Spiffy Scot Wingo

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Do you remember when it was rare to have a computer at home? For Scot Wingo, growing up in Aiken, South Carolina, having a computer wasn't just a luxury—it was a unique advantage that would shape his entrepreneurial journey....more

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Choosing the Wrong Business Structure: A Startup’s Death Sentence?

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Starting a business is a thrilling journey filled with excitement, innovation and the promise of potential success. However, choosing the wrong business structure to reach your objectives can set your business on a path to...more

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Five Things to Know Before Starting a Business

Starting a new business can be a very stressful endeavor, often involving significant financial risk, a possible career change, and sleepless nights ensuring your business plan is ironclad. Adding to this stress, many new...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Resilience Required: “CRAP” Is Necessary to Blossom as the Successful Majority Owner of a Private Company

Private company owners strive for success but getting there is not an easy or straight path. I have been working closely with business owners now for more than 40 years, and I have been reflecting on the key character traits...more

Hutchison PLLC

Staying on Track and Giving Back with Bill Spruill

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Ever wondered what it takes to navigate the dynamic landscape of technology ecosystems? How about fostering a workplace revolution or leaving an indelible mark on the entrepreneurial scene? Well, today's guest, Bill Spruil,...more

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A View From the Starting Line – A Conversation with Teenpreneur Tierney Schmidt

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Today's Founders Shares podcast episode presents a unique perspective that I'm sure will resonate with many of you. We typically delve into the stories of seasoned entrepreneurs and their businesses. However, this time, we're...more

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Five Tips for Business Owners When Selling

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If you are a business owner, with the mergers and acquisitions market continuing to be active, you may have decided it could be the right time to sell your most valuable asset – the company that you’ve spent years building....more

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Preparing A Company For Sale - A Podcast with Janathan Allen

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In the podcast, Preparing a Company for Sale, Janathan Allen, discusses all of the steps required to get ready to sell your business and the concepts and goals you should evaluate before you begin the process. What do you,...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

OP-ED: How Construction Companies Can Plan For a Smooth Transition

Warning: Don’t forget to plan for ownership and leadership transition, whether for growth or an exit from the business. For the past few years, the construction industry has been booming. Businesses have been hustling to...more

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