IVSC

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Christine Sawchuk President & CEO, CBV Institute. ” Market demand for professionals accredited in business valuation is currently at an all-time high. While this is excellent news for growth in the valuation profession, particularly amongst young professionals, it may be an ongoing challenge for us and other VPOs to keep reinforcing to the market that formal valuation education and accreditation is a professional imperative, and in the public interest.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

A quarter of operators’ new ventures struggle. Understanding what underpins the success of different business archetypes and selecting the right business-building approach can help ensure that more flourish.

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Benchmark Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

There are strategies available for business owners who are in need of additional capital to grow their business. The partial sale transaction has gained popularity over the last couple of years. When business owners find themselves with limited operating liquidity, they are unable to create the type of growth they desire. A partial sale can bring additional resources into the business that can set into motion long-term growth strategies, increase operational stability and recruit new hires.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Price adjustments due to inflation call for nuanced approaches that, when done well, can strengthen customer relationships and overall margins.

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Marketability 105

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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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

For many people, business acquisition is their main growth strategy. They plan for mergers and acquisitions with great diligence. However, most experience difficulty after closing because they don’t have a clear directive on how to efficiently carry out an integration growth strategy. In this post, M&A integration expert, Jennifer Goldman takes us through her post-merger integration expansion model – the ‘simmer pot’.

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Start-ups Technology 93

Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Green steel, recycled plastic, and other materials with low emissions intensity are already scarce—and will get even harder to find. Here’s how smart companies are preparing for the squeeze.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Solutions that enable advanced retail experiences, smarter scheduling, self-healing, and better coaching can reduce complexity, lower costs, and make both customers and employees happier.

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IT Valuations

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Imagine that you’ve made it through all four quarters of the game and you’re on the 1-yard line in selling your business. Then, out of nowhere, the opposing team’s defensive lineman hits you in the gut taking you down, while the rest of their team piles on top of you. You were so close. You didn’t even see them coming. How did this happen (and probably, ouch)?!

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Hallmark Brokers

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Selling your business can become a stressful situation for multiple reasons. One thing you may be worried about is how to determine if a potential buyer is committed to your business. Wasting time on a buyer that’s not serious can be very discouraging and feel like a waste of crucial time. Here are a few. Read more. The post How Do You Tell If a Potential Buyer is Really Serious?

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Midstreet Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

It can be overwhelming getting unsolicited offers for your disaster restoration company - you don’t know the exact value of your business or where to start. The first step is getting a business valuation.

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Business Valuation 52

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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Private Funds CFO

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Petra Funds arrives as the weight of back-office burdens is set to grow. Regulators are starting to roll out proposals aimed at making private markets more transparent and leveling the playing field.

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The Guardian M&A

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Nearly 1,500 jobs had been under threat when cut-price retailer business collapsed Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has bought Studio Retail out of administration for £26.8m, saving almost 1,500 jobs after its shareholding in the online specialist was wiped out. Ashley’s publicly listed empire, which includes Sports Direct, House of Fraser department stores, Evans Cycles and the Flannels designer fashion chain, said the acquisition would provide the group with the “expertise and synergies” that would

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Accounting Web

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Technology The Role of Technology in a Black-owned Firm.

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Technology 68

IBG Business

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The best time to put your company on the market is when the business is good, the business is running profitably, and many of the following value-added qualities are in place. Build a solid management team. A business with sales of $5 million and up needs a complete and solid lineup of officers and directors. Such a team might include a chief operating officer (COO), chief financial officer (CFO), sales manager and, if the nature of the business calls for it, chief technology officer or IT direc

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Private Equity Firm Start-ups Marketability EBITDA 40

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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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Scott Womack, ASA, MAFF will present “Business Valuations in Litigation: A Guide for Attorneys” to both the Nashville Bar Association (February 28, 2022) and the Williamson County Bar Association (March 4, 2022). This presentation will highlight the basic valuation equation, discuss the broad approaches to valuation, demonstrate how valuation assumptions can influence valuation conclusions.

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Business Valuation 40

Private Funds CFO

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Expert sees regulatory jujitsu in Chairman's moves.

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National Law Review M&A

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Michael E.

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Private Funds CFO

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

ILPA’s Hayes exits to lobby for crypto platform; PF reforms presage accreditation battle.

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Private Funds CFO

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Chris Hayes, ILPA’s top lobbyist, is leaving. ILPA has already chosen a replacement.

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