Business Owners The Role of a CFO in M&A The value a CFO brings to a mid-sized company is well understood. At a high level, the CFO manages a…
Business Owners 5 Things a CEO Can Learn From an Investment Banker Most CEOs will tell you they have no need for a banker. Most CEOs are also great liars. The truth…
Business Owners The Rise of the Private Equity Operating Partner While private equity as an industry still has a reputation for relying on financial engineering when investing in a company,…
Business Owners Value Creation: De-Risking the Business Before a Sale Much has been written about what business owners should do to improve the value of their business. So much so,…
Business Owners 5 Things to Consider When Your Competitor Makes an Offer Competition does not preclude cooperation – just ask Apple. Even if doing business with a competitor would be unreasonable, considering…
Business Owners Maximizing Cash Flow Before a Sale The most important thing for any business owner looking to sell is to prove the success and sustainability of his…
Business Owners The Difference Between Working Capital and Cash While busy operating a business, it’s easy to simplify the complex issues that loom in the background. One example of an…
Business Owners 3 Ways Sellers Should Think About Private Equity Recapitalizations There is some misconception amongst business owners that selling to a private equity will mean a loss of control. For…
Business Owners Family Biz: 4 Things to Pass Down With Your Business As the owner-operator of a private company, it’s likely you have your children involved to some degree in your venture.…
