JPAbusiness

MARCH 7, 2023

I’m often approached by people in their 40s and beyond who are looking to go into business for the first time. They have been in an employed environment and are seeking my advice about how to buy or start their own business. Rather than immediately focus on the ‘how’ , it’s a good idea to step back and think about the ‘what’ and ‘why’. If you’re in this position, here’s a few questions to get you thinking about just what you want to achieve from business ownership.

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Norman Marks

MARCH 8, 2023

The IIA has released for public comment a draft update of its Standards. I believe it is important for everybody who shares my desire to advance the internal audit profession and its practices to review and share feedback on the draft.

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Machen McChesney

MARCH 7, 2023

Under tax law, businesses can generally deduct advertising and marketing expenses that help keep existing customers and bring in new ones. This valuable tax deduction can help businesses cut their taxes.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 10, 2023

Posted by Richard Fields and Rusty O’Kelley, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Friday, March 10, 2023 Editor's Note: Rich Fields leads the Board Effectiveness practice and Rusty O’Kelley co-leads the Board and CEO Advisory Partners in the Americas at Russell Reynolds Associates. This post is based on their Russell Reynolds memorandum. Keeping up with the ever-changing trends in global corporate governance is no easy task, as countries introduce new governance rules that trigger knock-on effects

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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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Viking Mergers

MARCH 8, 2023

The best way to ensure a smooth business sale is to anticipate potential business deal breakers or deal killers and address them before it is time to close the deal. Our 5-part M&A Deal Killers series digs into the top business deal breakers in business sales and how you can identify, prevent, and resolve them. Today’s focus is Deal Killer #2: Unresolved Issues.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 8, 2023

While still nascent, generative AI has the potential to help fashion businesses become more productive, get to market faster, and serve customers better. The time to explore the technology is now.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 7, 2023

Posted by Lauren H. Cohen (Harvard Business School), Umit Gurun (University of Texas at Dallas), Bugra Ozel (University of Texas at Dallas) , on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Editor's Note: Lauren H. Cohen is the L. E. Simmons Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, Umit Gurun is the Stan Liebowitz Professor of Accounting at the University of Texas at Dallas, and N.

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Financial Times M&A

MARCH 10, 2023

Indian group has sought lenders’ approval for disposal as it tries to boost investor confidence after fraud claims

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 6, 2023

Design thinking is a systemic, intuitive, customer-focused problem-solving approach that organizations can use to respond to rapidly changing environments and to create maximum impact.

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Avanade

MARCH 5, 2023

The potential in health and life sciences for ChatGPT and open AI, more generally called generative AI, is enormous, but like any other technology, we need to identify how to leverage it and how to get started.

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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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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 6, 2023

Posted by Arthur B. Crozier, and Gabrielle E. Wolf, Innisfree M&A Inc., on Monday, March 6, 2023 Editor's Note: Arthur B. Crozier is Chairman and Gabrielle E. Wolf is a Director at Innisfree M&A Incorporated. This post is based on their Innisfree memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Universal Proxies (discussed on the Forum here ) by Scott Hirst; Index Funds and the Future of Corporate Governance: Theory, Evidence and Policy (discussed on the For

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Brian DeChesare

MARCH 8, 2023

If you want to work in the most cyclical role in the finance industry, it’s hard to beat commodity hedge funds. But a few related areas, such as commodity desks at banks, commodity trading advisors (CTAs), and physical commodity trading shops could put up a good fight for that “most cyclical” title. Many of the largest hedge funds put commodity trading within their global macro strategies , but plenty of smaller funds, banks, and desks make it a separate category or focus on commodit

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 6, 2023

The road to becoming CEO is a difficult ascent for even the most seasoned leaders. Here are four keys to making the journey a success.

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Financial Times M&A

MARCH 10, 2023

Tech-focused lender had faced deposit outflows and failed in eleventh-hour attempt to raise new capital

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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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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 4, 2023

Posted by Leah Malone, and Emily B. Holland, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, on Saturday, March 4, 2023 Editor's Note: Leah Malone is a Partner, and Emily B. Holland is Counsel at Thacher & Bartlett LLP. This post is based on a Thacher & Bartlett LLP memorandum by Ms. Malone, Ms. Holland, Stephen Blake , Karen Hsu Kelley , Matt Feehily , and Carolyn Houston.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 7, 2023

It’s unfortunate that this case was SETTLED in the way it was, because in reality, nothing about racial discrimination and disparate treatment was actually proven at a full trial… The first case that’s been adjudicated claiming appraiser discrimination has been SETTLED by the defendant appraiser and the plaintiffs, with the judge “dismissing all claims with prejudice”, meaning it cannot be re-opened by the plaintiffs, but it can be appealed to a higher court by the defendant.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 10, 2023

One of Europe’s top talent investors talks about his unique approach to backing companies before they exist and how to find the “edge” in a potential founder.

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Technology 122

Benzinga

MARCH 10, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank has been closed Friday by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation , and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has been appointed as the bank's receiver. What Happened: The news comes on the heels of SVB's parent company, SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ: SIVB ), failing to raise enough cash to sustain operations.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 6, 2023

Posted by Leeor Ofer (Harvard Law School), on Monday, March 6, 2023 Editor's Note: This post relates to a Program on Corporate Governance study published by Lucian Bebchuk, Alma Cohen and Allen Ferrell, What Matters in Corporate Governance , available here and discussed on the Forum here. Lucian Bebchuk is James Barr Ames Professor of Law, Economics, and Finance and Director of the Program on Corporate Governance, Harvard Law School.

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Biz Equity

MARCH 10, 2023

Welcome to part two of our two-part blog series, 2023 Economic Outlook, a comprehensive view of the markets, macroeconomics and the valuation landscape put together by our Chief Valuation Officer, Scott Gabehart, and Valuation Analyst, Ryan Thompson. If you missed part one, which focused on a general summary of 2022 economic activity, negative GDP growth and yield curve inversion, you can catch up here.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 10, 2023

In the modern workplace, middle managers face many challenges. A new survey finds three areas where organizations can better support their managers and help them accomplish more.

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Benzinga

MARCH 10, 2023

Regulators continue to scrutinize Microsoft 's (NASDAQ: MSFT ) proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI ) more than a year after the deal was first announced. Meanwhile, tensions continue to escalate between Sony (NYSE: SONY ) and Microsoft. After Sony expressed fear about Microsoft potentially sabotaging “Call of Duty” for PlayStation before the UK's Competition and Markets Authority , Activision Blizzard’s chief communications officer, Lul

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Marketability 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 9, 2023

Posted by Merel Spierings, The Conference Board, on Thursday, March 9, 2023 Editor's Note: Merel Spierings is a Researcher for the ESG Center at The Conference Board. This post is based on her Conference Board memorandum, in partnership with ESG analytics firm ESGAUGE and in collaboration with Russell Reynolds Associates and Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 9, 2023

Pharmaceutical giant AbbVie is challenging the IRS' denial of its claimed deduction for a $1.6 billion break fee payment to Irish biotechnology company Shire over their failed merger, telling the U.S. Tax Court that the agency incorrectly applied tax law in its decision.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 8, 2023

Using principles of operational excellence, empowering workforces, and adding digital processes to production can help companies achieve new levels of performance.

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Business Wire M&A

MARCH 8, 2023

TREVOR, Wisc.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vonco Products LLC, an industry-leading risk-free plastic products and packaging manufacturer is excited to announce the acquisition of Genesis Plastics Welding, it’s third acquisition in as many years. Indiana-based Genesis Plastics Welding is an ISO 13485-certified:2016 thermoplastics contract manufacturer providing world-class medical device innovation and collaboration through radio frequency (RF) welding and heat-sealing.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 9, 2023

Posted by Veronica Root Martinez (Duke University) , on Thursday, March 9, 2023 Editor's Note: Veronica Root Martinez is Professor of Law at the Duke University School of Law. This post is based on her paper , recently published in the Harvard Law Review. When a company engages in misconduct, questions often arise over whether the company should handle its own remediation effort without outside oversight and assistance.

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Benzinga

MARCH 8, 2023

Occidental Petroleum Corp (NYSE: OXY ) shares are trading higher Wednesday after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK-A ) (NYSE: BRK-B ) added to its already large position in the oil exploration and production company. What Happened: Over the last few trading sessions, Berkshire bought an. Full story available on Benzinga.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

No appraisal may be required in the future! Fannie Mae took a direct shot at appraisers with the announcement of changes in their Selling Guide. Two options for the future, both of which do great harm to the appraisal industry. First, “third party” inspections. Appraisal trainees aren’t good enough, so now we will have unlicensed inspectors going through the homes of unsuspecting homeowners.

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Business Wire M&A

MARCH 6, 2023

PONTE VEDRA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Digital Wave Technology, Inc., the leader in AI-Powered Omni-Experiences for retailers and brands, announced that it has acquired GoalProfit, Inc., an Al & Optimization Solutions company based in Austin, TX, and Helsinki, Finland.

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Technology 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 8, 2023

Posted by Leeor Ofer (Harvard Law School), on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Editor's Note: Leeor Ofer is a co-Editor of the Forum and a Fellow at the Harvard Law School Program on Corporate Governance. The operations of the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance during 2022 set several new records. These records include: Attracting more than 140,000 unique readers a month; Publishing over 850 posts during the year; Having visitors to the Forum coming from 233 countries and territories durin

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Marketability 210

Benzinga

MARCH 10, 2023

Haymarket Media, Inc. has acquired the American Journal of Endocannabinoid Medicine. Haymarket is making an additional investment in AJEM to increase its engagement with healthcare professionals and fulfill its mission to educate and inform the medical community on cannabinoid-based therapy. Physicians are not trained in the endocannabinoid system in medical school.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 8, 2023

Appraisers, something – comparing and contrasting – dawned on me last week, after reading another news release titled “Dean Kelker: Appraisal Modernization is Starting to Gain Momentum“, which is basically pushing an “Enterprise” singular ‘agenda’ of valuation speed regardless of accuracy. Under the banner of “modernization.” VA does not demand appraisers complete assigned appraisal assignments extraordinarily quickly.

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Business Wire M&A

MARCH 8, 2023

PORTERVILLE, Calif. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zero Nox Inc. (“ZeroNox” or the “Company”), a leading provider of sustainable, off-highway vehicle electrification, today announced that it will become the first publicly listed company of its kind through a transaction with The Growth for Good Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: GFGD) (“Growth for Good”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company.

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