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Exit Planning Through an Investment Banker’s Lens

Focus Investment Banking

Corporate structure Whether youre a C-Corp or S-Corp can affect taxes at sale. Shifting focus to profitable, reliable customers strengthens cash flowwhat buyers ultimately value. Clean Up the Financials Five years of clear, consistent books build trustno formal audit needed, just detail.

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Diving Deep into SME Acquisitions: Essential Insights, Strategies, and Success Secrets

How2Exit

E241: Diving Deep into SME Acquisitions: Essential Insights, Strategies, and Success Secrets - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Danny O'Neill : Danny O'Neill is a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background in sales and marketing. And profitability in M&A is super important." They didn't have a debtor book.

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11 Concepts You and I Can Learn About the Market & Selling a Small Business From How2Exit's Interview With Joe Valley Author and Certified M&A Pro

How2Exit

Joe has written a best-selling book, The Ex-Entrepreneur's Playbook, to help online business owners get the maximum value and the best deal structure when they seek their own incredible exit. This could include the buyer's desired revenue, growth rate, and profit margins. Finally, it is essential to have an accurate ad back schedule.

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Commodity Hedge Funds: The Most Lucrative “Hidden Gem” in Finance?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Commodity Hedge Fund Definition: A commodity hedge fund buys and sells futures contracts and other derivatives based on mining, energy, power, and agricultural products and earns profits via fundamental and technical analysis; the trading may be systematic, discretionary, or both. If you deliver 5,000 bushels, that’s a profit of $5,000.

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Why Accurate Financials are Key to Success in Buying, Selling, and Valuing Businesses

How2Exit

E247: Why Accurate Financials are Key to Success in Buying, Selling, and Valuing Businesses - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Ryan Hutchins is an accomplished entrepreneur and expert in the field of mergers and acquisitions. In the broader context, businesses must ensure their books are not just insightful but also transparent.

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Top 10 Value Drivers for Managed Service Providers MSPs

How2Exit

As the founder/owner of a Managed Services Provider (MSP), it’s important to know the value drivers that should inspire your business strategies -- whether you plan to sell today or in the future. It’s the best starting point toward achieving an optimal net profit.

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M&A Blog #16 – valuation (Discounted Cash Flow)

Francine Way

Build proforma income statement and balance sheet. A mature company that has been around forever (think S&P 500 companies) would be well forecasted using a 1-stage growth model (when there is only one growth rate for the entire forecast horizon). Derive proforma assumptions from the target’s normalized historical statements.