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23 Tax Deductions for Business Owners

Viking Mergers

The U.S. tax code can be dense and confusing, especially for businesses. There are many rules about which expenses you can write off and which don’t qualify. On top of that, only some expenses are fully deductible, while others are partially deductible. Although we cannot advise on your taxes, Viking Mergers & Acquisitions can connect you with a qualified tax professional.

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How Have the Top U.S. Asset Managers Voted in 2022?

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Lindsey Stewart, Morningstar, Inc, on Monday, February 27, 2023 Editor's Note: Lindsey Stewart is Director of Investment Stewardship Research at Morningstar, Inc. This post is based on his Morningstar memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Agency Problems of Institutional Investors (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian Bebchuk, Alma Cohen, and Scott Hirst; Index Funds and the Future of Corporate Governance: Theory, Evidence, and Policy

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The AI-native telco: Radical transformation to thrive in turbulent times

Mckinsey and Company

Artificial intelligence, when deployed at scale, can help telcos protect core revenues and drive margin growth. But capturing this opportunity will require a wholly different approach.

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PublicSq., a Leading Values-Aligned Marketplace, to Go Public via Combination with Colombier Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: CLBR)

Business Wire M&A

PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PSQ Holdings, Inc. (“PublicSq.”), the nation’s largest values-aligned marketplace, and Colombier Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: CLBR) (“Colombier”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement. After the anticipated closing in the third quarter of 2023, the combined company will retain the PSQ Holdings, Inc.

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications

Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.

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We all need active listening skills

Norman Marks

Whatever your role within the organization, the ability to listen, really hear, and understand others is crucial. The concept of active listening takes the idea further. Skills you need has an excellent article on the topic. I like what it says: Active listening involves listening with all senses.

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Treating rare diseases: How digital technologies can drive innovation

Mckinsey and Company

Pharmaceutical companies are using recent advances in digital technologies to improve care strategies and provide hope for rare disease patients across thousands of different rare diseases.

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3 Firms Shape Ready Capital's $787M Merger With Broadmark

Law 360 M&A

Commercial real estate lender Ready Capital Corp. plans to buy fellow real estate finance firm Broadmark Realty Inc. and create a combined entity valued at $787 million with help from three law firms, the companies said Monday.

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Agile Business Planning: Utilizing Agile Business Model for Growth

Rhythm Systems

Business is moving faster than ever before, and these days your business needs to be as nimble possible to respond to the rapidly changing business landscape. In today’s nonstop global economy, there is always somebody, somewhere trying to capture part of your market and your customers. This has only increase with the global coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, you need to be able to pivot faster than ever with your strategic growth planning.

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Make impact happen with Avanade and Accenture at Hannover Messe 2023

Avanade

Avanade will be joining Microsoft and Accenture at the upcoming Hannover Messe 2023 event in Hannover, Germany from April 17-21. This blog provides details on Avanade’s presence and planned activities during the event.

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Mindsets for success: Lessons from top CEOs

Mckinsey and Company

During times of change, successful bosses adapt and exhibit service-minded leadership. Leaders at all levels should take note.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker

The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l

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Look in the Mirror

Appraisers Blog

The phrase “take a look in the mirror” is a common idiom used to encourage self-reflection and introspection. It is a powerful statement that can evoke a range of emotions and reactions from individuals, from contemplation to defensiveness. At its core, the phrase is a call to examine oneself honestly and objectively. It asks us to step back from our assumptions, biases, and preconceptions and consider our behavior, choices, and beliefs in a critical light.

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DCG Acquisitions, A Dave Cantin Group Company, Closes Fletcher Jones Auto Group Acquisition of Largest Toyota Dealership in Carson, California

Business Wire M&A

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dave Cantin Group successfully closed the acquisition of Carson Toyota to Fletcher Jones Auto Group.

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Business Owners and Appraisers Working Through Partner Buyouts

BV Specialists

As a majority owner or equal partner in your business, there may come a time when you need to settle a buyout request from another partner or investor who is opting out of their ownership interest. When this occurs, there are a few things to focus on that will impact the agreement and it is common to look for guidance and assistance, including the engagement of a certified valuation professional.

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How oil and gas companies can be successful in renewable power

Mckinsey and Company

The traditional business model of oil and gas players is under pressure. Investing in the sustainable-power value chain can provide an opportunity to diversify and play a leading role as the industry transitions.

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union

In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just getting started, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.

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New Cyber Security Regulations Issued by Veterans Affairs

Gross Mendelsohn

Government contractors who do business with the Veterans Affairs Administration (VA) will soon have a great deal of increased cyber security and data privacy responsibilities after the VA recently updated cyber security compliance regulations. These new regulations better protect sensitive VA-related data stored in a contractor’s IT systems. The VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) is increasing focus on immediate breach notification requirements, the liquidated damages related to those breaches as

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Rocket Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial and Operational Results

Business Wire M&A

CRANBURY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKT), a leading late-stage biotechnology company advancing an integrated and sustainable pipeline of genetic therapies for rare disorders with high unmet need, today reported financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.

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FCC Staff Aims To 'Scuttle' Tegna Deal, Standard General Says

Law 360 M&A

Standard General called Monday for the full Federal Communications Commission to vote now on its planned $8.6 billion takeover of broadcaster Tegna, slamming the FCC Media Bureau's decision Friday to ask an in-house administrative law judge to review two interim questions related to the deal, a maneuver the hedge fund said would fatally delay a decision on the merger.

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Cresco Labs and Columbia Care Mutually Extend Acquisition Closing Timeline

Business Wire M&A

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cresco Labs & Columbia Care Mutually Extend Acquisition Closing Timeline; Cresco to Report Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2022 Earnings March 16, 2023

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Scotts Unit Settles Suit Over Cannabis Co. Acquisition

Law 360 M&A

A Scotts Miracle-Gro unit has reached a settlement in its suit against an asset management company and a cannabis company it partly owns alleging that they interfered with the unit's investment in a rival cannabis dispensary.

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Atlantic Southern Acquires Property Paving to Expand Commercial Paving Services in the DFW Metroplex

Business Wire M&A

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atlantic Southern Paving and Sealcoating announces expansion into Texas with the acquisition of Property Paving.

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Chancery To Let T-Mobile, Cox Battle Resume After Remand

Law 360 M&A

Cox Communications couldn't escape a supplemented T-Mobile counterclaim in Delaware's Court of Chancery over a broken wireless service agreement, with a vice chancellor on Monday deeming T-Mobile's breach claims reasonable enough to go forward after being remanded from the state's Supreme Court.

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Recharge buys technology of failed battery start-up Britishvolt

Financial Times M&A

Australian group has until end of next month to close deal to buy site of UK start-up

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Meta Wants FTC To Explain How Facebook, TikTok Differ

Law 360 M&A

Meta has asked a D.C. federal judge to force the Federal Trade Commission to explain its definition for the personal social networking market the Facebook parent company allegedly monopolizes, and to explain why that market excludes such "commonly known competitors as Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok.

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Altria nears deal to buy e-cigarette maker Njoy for at least $2.75bn

Financial Times M&A

Tobacco group targets vaping company after writing down investment in Juul

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Pot Cos. Cresco Labs, Columbia Care Delay Closing $2B Deal

Law 360 M&A

Cannabis giants Cresco Labs and Columbia Care will delay finalizing their planned $2 billion merger for three months, they announced Monday.

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Resiliency and leadership in uncertain times: An interview with Splunk’s CEO

Mckinsey and Company

Splunk CEO Gary Steele explains how digitization is elevating the topic of resilience to the boardroom and shares his thoughts on successful CEO transitions.

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Data Update 6 for 2023: A Wake up call for the Indebted?

Musings on Markets

We have an uneasy relationship with debt, both in our personal and business lives. While it is a financial decision, it is one that is freighted with moral overtones, since almost every religion inveighs against debt's sins, labeling those who lend as sinners and those who borrow as weak. That may reflect the concern that once a person or entity starts borrowing to fund its needs, it is easy to overuse debt, and risk its wellbeing in the process.

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Norton Rose-Led Dar Global Secures $600M London Listing

Law 360 M&A

Dar Global announced on Tuesday that it has completed London's largest listing so far in 2023 at a market capitalization of $600 million, with Norton Rose Fulbright guiding the Dubai-based real estate development company.

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Quantexa Acquires Aylien an Award-Winning Provider of AI-Based Risk & Market Intelligence Solutions

Benzinga

Deal combines Aylien's advanced AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Quantexa's Decision Intelligence Platform to boost customers' ability to unify the world of structured and unstructured data to augment and automate decision making Acquisition accelerates Quantexa's growth opportunity in *$230bn Decision Intelligence space and sees Quantexa enter the $11bn text analytics market LONDON and DUBLIN, Ireland, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantexa, a global lea

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Clover Health Ruling Could Shake Up D&O Market For SPACs

Law 360 M&A

A Delaware court's recent ruling that a health care company's directors and officers were insured under policies issued to a special purpose acquisition company it eventually merged with could have major ramifications for how the D&O market approaches SPACs, attorneys say.

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Analyst Cautions Investors On Overreacting To 'Early-Stage' Pfizer/Seagen Discussions

Benzinga

In a news article by the Wall Street Journal, Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE ) is reportedly in early-stage talks to acquire Seagen Inc (NASDAQ: SGEN ) for over $30 billion. In June last year , the Wall Street Journal reported that Merck & Co Inc (NYSE: MRK ) showed interest in buying Seagen. In the article, the deal was reported to be a price of at least $200 a share, equivalent to roughly $40 billion or more.

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Valuing a Landscaping Company

Peak Business Valuation

The landscaping industry has experienced healthy growth for many years. As construction and consumer income increase, this trend is likely to continue. If you are in this industry or are looking to enter, these conditions are promising. However, the landscaping industry is extremely fragmented and competitive. According to IBIS World , less than 3% of the market is controlled by major players.

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Dr. Reddy's Seeks Gaining Foothold In Women's Health Via Mayne Pharma's U.S. Generic Prescription Deal

Benzinga

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd (NYSE: RDY ) has agreed to acquire the U.S. generic prescription product portfolio of Australia-based Mayne Pharma Group Limited (OTC: MAYND) (OTC: MAYNF ) (OTC: MYPHY ). Under the terms of the agreement, Dr. Reddy's will acquire the portfolio for an upfront payment of approximately $90 million in cash, with contingent payments of up to $15 million.

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Turnspire Capital Partners Acquires USG Water Solutions From Veolia

Business Wire M&A

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Turnspire Capital Partners LLC (“Turnspire”) announced today that an affiliate has acquired USG Water Solutions, LLC (“USG” or the “Company”) from Veolia North America, the U.S. holding company of Veolia Environnement S.A. (“Veolia”). Turnspire is also pleased to announce the appointment of John C. Flaugher as President and Chief Executive Officer of USG.

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