1) 7 M&A Documents Demystified: Free 30-Page E-Book
The 90-page e-book includes insights from over 50 deal professionals, industry data and trends, and practical downloads to help prepare you for an effective and informed 2014. Chapters include “On Due Diligence”, “The Rise of Private Equity Business Development,” and more.
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2) How to Calculate Your Event ROI: Free Excel Template Download
Use this downloadable excel template to build a solid business development plan for 2014. The template helps you easily define goals, set measurable targets, set deadlines, and more. In addition to using the template, be sure to follow these 5 strategies for a successful 2014.
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3) 12 Questions to Ask When Hiring an M&A Lawyer
While you may already have an attorney represent you in other affairs, the process of purchasing or selling a business is completely different. As a result, here is a list of 12 questions you should ask before hiring an M&A lawyer. Axial Member Josh Lawler of Zuber, Lawler & Del Duca helped us structure the questions and provided a few answers.
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4) Table Manners: Why You Should Eat During Negotiations
Effective negotiation is a critical skill for being a successful dealmaker. As it turns out, it may be as simple as breaking bread. Lakshmi Balachandra, an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at Babson College, learned that eating during a negotiation process can significantly improve the resulting deal for both parties.
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5) Rising Competition in the Business Services Sector
The growing demand for and scalability of service-based companies has made the Business Services sector a popular target among mid-market financial sponsors. “Many buyers are recognizing the movement to a service-based economy and, as such, the competition has risen,” explained Axial Member Grant Kornman of NCK Capital.
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