A Neumann & Associates

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

When it comes time to selling your business, there will be tremendous emphasis on the financials. Beyond the numbers and margins, there are some key ingredients that need to be in place to provide peace of mind, efficiency, and a completed sale for the business owner.

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Scott Mashuda

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Owner Readiness: When to Begin Exit Conversations. The rewards, challenges, and opportunities reserved for business owners and founders take an enormous amount of effort and sacrifice. Creating a profitable, successful business long-term is no small feat. Current state of the business. Business continuity .

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 14, 2022

Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance by Lucian A. This post is based on their recent paper. Accordingly, practitioners and the public hold investors accountable for their holdings of brown firms.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) and Does Enlightened Shareholder Value Add Value? and Stakeholder Capitalism in the Time of Covid (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A. Strine, Jr.; Guidelines Introduction.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Miller (University of Iowa), on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Tags: delaware , fiduciary duty , Revlon , Shareholder primacy , Stakeholders 2023 Equity Proposal Trends in the U.S. and Canada Posted by Maria Vu, Lisa-Marie O’Malley, Brandon Pak, Glass, Lewis & Co.,

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Peak Business Valuation

MARCH 27, 2024

Small businesses stand as pillars of innovation, resilience, and growth. That’s where the Small Business Administration (SBA) steps in. The SBA is a United States government agency established to aid small businesses. The SBA is a United States government agency established to aid small businesses.

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Peak Business Valuation

APRIL 2, 2024

If you own a business or plan on acquiring one, understanding the true value of the business is pivotal. Purchase price allocation (PPA) is the process of valuing each asset and liability of a business. This helps business owners or prospective buyers gain a thorough understanding of a business’s value.

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Audit Board

APRIL 4, 2023

Continuous compliance begins with leadership and strategy — after which the responsibility must be passed off between compliance teams and their stakeholders. AuditBoard’s InfoSec Survival Guide: Achieving Continuous Compliance explores why stakeholders are as essential to compliance as branches are to a tree. Prove the value.

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Audit Board

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In our Spotlight on Success series, Chris Patrick, Head of Internal Audit at Figure Technologies , shares how his team saved time and streamlined communication touchpoints with business stakeholders by implementing AuditBoard as a single source of truth. Then, of course, there are process owners who are busy with other tasks.

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Peak Business Valuation

DECEMBER 16, 2023

This employee benefit plan makes your employees direct stakeholders. Employee stock ownership plans are effective whether you are starting, buying , or growing a business. If you are looking to set up an ESOP or if you already have an ESOP for your business, obtaining an ESOP valuation may be helpful.

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A Neumann & Associates

JANUARY 12, 2023

The process of selling your business can be a very rewarding experience – both financially and in terms of lifestyle for you and your family. However, if improperly handled, an attempt at selling a business can be a nightmare fraught with complex challenges that will surely doom the effort to fail.

Banking 93

Banking Business Valuation Marketability Finance 93

Scott Mashuda

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Owner Readiness: When to Begin Exit Conversations Entrepreneurship is hard work. The rewards, challenges, and opportunities reserved for business owners and founders take an enormous amount of effort and sacrifice. Creating a profitable, successful business long-term is no small feat.

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Start-ups Business Valuation Marketability 52

Audit Board

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

In a retrospective, we want to gather all the key stakeholders or at least representatives from the different teams. Consider bringing in several control owners, testers, and reviewers to have different perspectives from all key stakeholders involved in the SOX compliance process.

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Equilest

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Ready to dive deeper into the world of paint business valuation. Explore more insights, case studies, and expert opinions in our comprehensive guide on How to Value a Paint Business. Unlock the strategies and knowledge to navigate the complexities of the paint industry and make informed decisions for your business.

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Audit Board

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In a business climate of emerging security risks and expanding regulatory requirements, security and compliance leaders are struggling under the pressure of maintaining ongoing compliance. Process owner fatigue. Teams sometimes have to make sacrifices, such as audit scope, depth of testing, or even longer gaps of time between tests.

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Peak Business Valuation

MARCH 5, 2024

Whether you are starting , buying , expanding , or selling a business , it is important to have a strong business plan. A business plan is a document that outlines a business’s goals, strategies, operations, and financial projections. This document serves as a roadmap to help business owners succeed.

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Equilest

APRIL 4, 2023

Interested in learning more about how business valuation software can revolutionize your M&A transactions? One critical aspect of any M&A transaction is the valuation of the businesses involved. However, with the advent of business valuation software, the landscape of M&A has changed significantly.

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Business Valuation Discounted Cash Flow Precedent Transaction Analysis Comparable Company Analysis 40

Peak Business Valuation

MARCH 14, 2024

In the world of business, determining the value of equipment is paramount. Understanding this process is key for stakeholders, lenders, buyers, and sellers. Peak Business Valuation aims to bring collaboration and transparency to equipment valuations. Peak Business Valuation uses liquidation, replacement, and fair market value.

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Reynolds Holding

JANUARY 15, 2024

Over the last decade, investors and other stakeholders have demonstrated a preference for firms that embrace good environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The central issue faced by investors and other stakeholders is to separate firms that “talk the talk” from firms that “walk the talk.” Foster School of Business.

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Reynolds Holding

JANUARY 12, 2023

Corporate political activism (CPA) is defined as activities that are visible to stakeholders and that support or oppose issues viewed as politically charged. If needed, they can support non-political causes important to their stakeholder base. e.g., Many small family-owned businesses. HETEROGENEOUS. Cell B: Selective Engagement.

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Perhaps you’ve asked, “Can I sell my business if I got a PPP loan?”. The long and short is yes, it’s possible, however, there’s a series of considerations from the Small Business Administration (SBA), the holder of your PPP loan debt that you need to comply with. This relief program was developed to assist business owners.

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Business Valuation 98

Audit Board

AUGUST 10, 2023

The proposal aims to standardize ESG reporting, giving investors and other stakeholders a common foundation with which to make their decisions. As customers and consumers have become increasingly conscious of environmental and social issues, so too have investors, corporate executives, employees, and stakeholders.

Compliance 52

Compliance Start-ups Data Analysis Equity 52

Scott Mashuda

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are complex business transactions that involve not only financial calculations and strategic considerations , but also a significant emotional component. We understand that growing a successful business is no easy endeavor. What are the Emotional Aspects of M&A?

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Peak Business Valuation

DECEMBER 10, 2023

With an ESOP, a company’s original investors retain ownership of the business. However, employees are given or enabled to purchase shares in the company, making them direct stakeholders. Whether you are starting, purchasing , or expanding a business , you may consider setting up an employee stock ownership plan.

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Business Valuation Fair Market Value Start-ups Appraisal 52

Audit Board

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

To succeed, you must connect with the right stakeholders and convince your organization to release a budget for your cause. When purchasing software, a primary challenge is navigating passionate stakeholders with lots of conflicting opinions. These problems you identify will need to have implications for your business.

Technology 52

Technology Start-ups Compliance 52

Equilest

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Read more about Asset-Based Business Valuation Formula and other methods to assess a business's worth. Introduction Understanding the worth of a business is crucial for owners, investors, and stakeholders alike. This is where Equitest, a comprehensive business valuation software, proves invaluable.

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Audit Board

AUGUST 15, 2023

Benefits of a Risk-Based Approach to Compliance According to a recent Gartner survey , risk considerations drive leadership decisions, as risk appetite statements are linked to business outcomes. Talking with board members about risks to business objectives is, therefore, a meaningful way to support them. Look for existing documents.

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Audit Board

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In reality, businesses that are already documenting their IT risks and controls can build on the data they already have to begin quantifying their risks. Familiarize yourself with the security requirements your business is already taking steps to comply with, such as ISO 27001 , PCI DSS , NIST SP 800-53 , COBIT 5 , etc.

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Technology Compliance 52

Audit Board

OCTOBER 26, 2022

How can organizations best collaborate with ESG stakeholders and share the insights that matter to them? . It’s a cumbersome effort to manually centralize, aggregate, and massage ESG data from disparate locations and stakeholders. How do you determine which metrics will make an impact? . compliance, HR, legal, suppliers).

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The acquisition is expected to build on Flywire's existing education payments business by enhancing the value it provides to its global client, agent and payer base, and is expected to further accelerate its market share in the Australian education sector.

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Scott Mashuda

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

For entrepreneurs who have been considering “taking some chips off the table” or transitioning ownership of their businesses, despite rising debt costs, financial multiples remain strong in the lower middle market. This adaptability is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit and determination of these businesses. What is EBITDA?

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Audit Board

JUNE 28, 2022

An organization’s risk profile constantly evolves alongside market, industry, and economic conditions and demands from an ever-widening group of stakeholders. Now more than ever, maturing risk management programs is a strategic business imperative. If that’s not strategic business advantage, what is?

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Start-ups Technology Marketability 52

Audit Board

AUGUST 3, 2023

Map business risks to relevant threats, controls, and assets. IT Risk Assessment in Six Steps Following these six key steps will help you identify and quantify residual risk — ultimately helping risk owners make informed decisions and enabling leaders to make appropriate risk management investments. Understand the business.

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Benzinga

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

per share, which is expected to yield gross proceeds of $15 million, to be consummated in connection with the closing of its business combination with LatAm Logistic Properties S.A. (d/b/a On August 15, 2023, LLP and TWOA entered into a definitive business combination agreement that would result in LLP becoming a publicly traded company.

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Valutico

AUGUST 10, 2023

This is especially true for stakeholders such as investors, entrepreneurs, and financial experts, given the implications for investment decisions, strategic planning, and potential mergers and acquisitions. The challenge with this approach when valuing SMEs is finding comparable businesses due to their unique characteristics.

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Equilest

JULY 6, 2023

Discover how online business valuation is transforming the way companies assess their worth and empowering entrepreneurs to make informed decisions based on accurate valuations. Traditional methods of business valuation often involved extensive manual calculations and complex procedures. What is business valuation?

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Business Valuation Intangible Assets Technology Marketability 40

Equilest

MARCH 2, 2024

Explore further to delve into the intricate relationship between economic fluctuations and their effects on determining business worth. Business valuation is not merely an exercise in numbers but a comprehensive assessment of various elements shaping the worth of an enterprise.

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