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You’ve found the buyer, agreed on the price, and lined up financing. Could someone who isn’t even part of the deal keep it from closing? Read More

You can agree on a price and still be talking about two different deals. The buyer expects enough working capital to keep the business running. The seller expects to take certain funds at closing. One assumes the seller will stay involved for a year.… Read More

One of the most expensive assumptions a founder can make is simple: “We paid for it, so we own it.” Unfortunately, that is not always true. When a buyer or investor begins due diligence, believing that your company owns its intellectual property… Read More

Should You Divide a Family Business Equally Among Your Children? The decision that feels fairest to a parent can sometimes create the deepest conflict in a family business. Many founders approach succession planning with one heartfelt goal: “I want… Read More

There’s one phrase that shows up again and again right before deals start to get complicated: “We’ll fix it later.” In the moment, it sounds reasonable. Momentum matters. The business is growing. Capital is moving. Opportunities are coming fa… Read More

Is your capital structure working against you? Before you pursue investors, financing, or an exit, check out these tips from Nancy Stabell. Read More

Build a stronger company today by identifying the issues that can derail future deals. Read More

Shutdown Slowdown: How to Keep Your SBA Deal on Track As the federal government shutdown continues, small business owners and entrepreneurs pursuing SBA loan financing are facing a wave of uncertainty. With SBA loan processing and approvals temporari… Read More