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Integrated Business Services Provide a Broader Perspective

JD Supra: Mergers

How do integrated business services provide a broader perspective? Why is it important to look for a single-source provider of legal, tax, accounting, and business advisory services? Perhaps one of the most basic corporate models can provide insight into the importance of integrated professional services.

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“It’s Not Business, It’s Personal”: The Application of Personal Goodwill in Accounting Firm Deals

JD Supra: Mergers

Personal goodwill refers to the reputation, relationships, and other intangible assets directly attributable to an individual professional rather than the business entity itself. By: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

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Ownership Transfer Issues in the Sale of Professional Services Firms

Focus Investment Banking

Are you the owner of a Professional Services firm? I remember an acquisition I worked on where there were senior partners with control nearing retirement and several younger partners who each owned minority stakes in the business. If so, congratulations. Such a loan would, of course, entail personal guarantees.

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A new paradigm in mobile commerce: Announcing the power of Razorpay payments on WhatsApp Business

Razorpay

The merits of using WhatsApp for business need no explaining. With over 500 million users in India, WhatsApp Business has proven to be a most effective customer engagement channel for a wide range of business use cases. But, what if more could be done with this?

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How to Package and Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, application owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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The Value of Tech Due Diligence in Services Firms

Beyond M&A

This week’s focus is specifically on professional services firms. Unlike technology or SaaS companies, these “non-tech” businesses are often at higher risk of budgetary and technology risk because their service and product lines need thorough assessment, followed by alignment with technology.

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How to Accurately Calculate Gross Margins (and Understanding Their Importance) at Professional Services Firms

Focus Investment Banking

If you’re considering the sale of your consulting or professional services business, you should understand that buyers will be examining your Gross Margin as an indicator of the value of your firm. Professional services companies make money by billing out their experts and consultants at rates higher than the employee cost.