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What Dating Can Teach You About Recruiting

H. Friedman Search

Over the years many people have associated being recruited with going out on a first date. The similarities between recruiting and dating are significant and by examining these we can help you become a better recruit. On your first date, everyone puts their best foot forward. As the process continues, the truth of whom the other person, as well as yourself, becomes apparent.

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10 Concepts We Can Learn About Raising Capital From How2Exit's Interview Natu Myers, CEO of Raises.com

How2Exit

10 Concepts We Can Learn About Raising Capital From How2Exit's Interview Natu Myers, CEO of Raises.com E110 Watch Here Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so. yeah.

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Learn How to Improve Your M&A Pipeline: Insights and Best Practices

Midaxo

Optimizing your M&A pipeline process to source the best targets can be a daunting task, especially if you lack the latest tools and strategies. We’re excited to shed some light on the topic in our upcoming webinar: “How to Build a Winning M&A Pipeline,” featuring Charles Cautley (CPO) and Vilius Audinis, PhD (Head of Product Management).

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Buy vs. Start: 5 Benefits of Acquisition Entrepreneurship

Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

Today’s small business owners face a challenging business landscape characterized by economic uncertainty and rapidly shifting political dynamics. Yet, despite these obstacles, new business owners are successfully paving their way to success by starting a new franchise, acquiring an existing business, or launching a venture from scratch. According to a Guidant Financial study , 33% of small business owners purchased an existing independent business, capitalizing on an established business

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Chancery Court Provides Roadmap for Retroactive Validation of Shareholder Votes

The Harvard Law School Forum

Posted by Perrie Weiner, Aaron Goodman, and Paul Chander, Baker McKenzie, on Saturday, April 8, 2023 Editor's Note: Perrie Weiner and Aaron Goodman are Partners and Paul Chander is an Associate at Baker McKenzie. This post is based on a Baker McKenzie memorandum by Mr. Weiner, Mr. Goodman, Mr. Chander, and Alexandra Stackhouse and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.

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The Full Guide to Investment Banking Assessment Centers

Mergers and Inquisitions

Over time, investment banking recruiting has become more impersonal with developments like HireVue interviews , online tests, and recruiters conducting the initial screens. People often complain about how it’s impossible to make a “good first impression” in a pre-recorded video or when speaking to a hapless recruiter. Ironically, though, the most personal part of the recruiting process – the assessment center – also generates many complaints.

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Understanding the Tax Shield in Corporate Finance

Wizenius

Tax shield refers to the reduction in taxable income that results from taking advantage of allowable deductions, such as interest expenses on debt. This means that a company can reduce their taxable income by deducting the interest payments made on their debt from their taxable income. The tax shield is calculated by multiplying the amount of the deductible expense by the tax rate.The formula for calculating the tax shield is: Tax Shield = Deductible Expense x Tax Rate For example, if a company

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2023 Global Fire Protection Industry Report

Benchmark International

In 2021, the global fire protection market was valued at $72.72 billion. It is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% from 2022 to 2030. The market was negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and supply chain disruptions that hindered the production of new fire protection systems. However, the market has rebounded and is being boosted by growing urban populations and the need to protect people and property from fire emergencies.

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Periculum Advises 21st Amendment, Inc. in its Sale to US Liquor Group, LLC.

Periculum Capital

Periculum Capital Company, LLC (“Periculum”) is pleased to announce it has completed the sale of 21st Amendment, Inc. (“21st Amendment” or “Company”), a long-standing and locally recognized wine and spirit retailer, to US Liquor Group LLC. Indianapolis-based US Liquor Group LLC, owned by Bobby Kang, Amarbir Singh Ghoman and Harsharan Singh Ghoman, officially closed its purchase of all 21st Amendment locations in and around Indianapolis, including locations in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, and We

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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Common Financial Scams and How to Avoid Them

FineMark

I know what you’re thinking, “I won’t fall for any of those financial scams I hear about because they are so obvious.” While that may have been true in the past, scammers are continually improving their craft and devising more sophisticated scams. Just as social media employs engineers to increase our use of social media, scammers continue to find new and better ways to prey on consumers.

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Black Duck SCA vs. Black Duck Audit Services

Synopsys: M&A

With a surplus of software security testing solutions on the market, identifying the right SCA solution has never been more important.

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UK Manufacturing M&A Activity Remains Resilient, with Deals on the Rise

Benchmark International

The UK manufacturing industry remained resilient in 2022, with 2023 also off to a promising start. A challenging economic environment has cast uncertainty on the sector, but in a report by Irwin Mitchell that examined deal information from Experian’s Market IQ database, it revealed that 1,344 UK manufacturing businesses were the target of M&A activity in 2022, in comparison to 1,285 in 2021 and 1,231 in 2020, its highest level since 2016.

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Carl Comstock Joins Intrepid Investment Bankers as Vice President to Expand its Capital Advisory and Special Situations Practice

Intrepid Banker Insights

Intrepid Investment Bankers Carl Comstock Joins Intrepid Investment Bankers as Vice President to Expand its Capital Advisory and Special Situations Practice Intrepid Investment Bankers announced today the addition of Carl Comstock as Vice President to its Special Situations team. Carl will join the firm’s New York office, and his hire represents rapid growth in the firm’s Capital Advisory practice.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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Industry Report: HR Tech Q1 2023 Update

Woodside Capital Partners

Palo Alto – April 11, 2023 – Woodside Capital Partners (WCP) is pleased to share our HR Tech Q1 2023 Update, authored by Managing Director Ron Heller and. The post Industry Report: HR Tech Q1 2023 Update appeared first on Woodside Capital Partners.

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Capital markets firms prepare to do battle for digital creatives

Accenture Capital Markets

Creativity, color, and fun might not be the first words that spring to mind when you think of capital markets, but I think that’s about to change. The growing emphasis on the customer and employee experience is challenging our industry to bring a dash of personality and levity to its products, services, and workplaces. Some firms are already today harnessing the metaverse and experimenting with new technologies like artificial Intelligence to enrich their content and humanize a range of everyday

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Mobil Information Systems Limited and Total Specific Solutions B.V.

Benchmark International

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Mobil Information Systems (MIS) by Total Specific Solutions (TSS). MIS is an Irish company with a 20-year track record delivering in-vehicle telematic solutions to a wide variety of companies in Ireland, as well as partners in South Africa, Mexico and the USA. The company develops software products that enable clients to better manage their fleet assets across a diverse range of industries.

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FCFF: The Key Role of Capex and Working Capital

Wizenius

FCFF represents the cash flow that is available to all of the providers of capital to the firm, including equity holders and debt holders. To calculate FCFF, we start with the operating cash flow (OCF), which is the cash flow generated by a company's core operations. OCF is calculated as follows: OCF = EBIT(1 - tax rate) + depreciation and amortization - change in non-cash working capital EBIT is earnings before interest and taxes, which is a measure of a company's profitability before taking in

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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The Emotional Side of Selling Your Business: Coping with the Transition

Sun Acquisitions

Selling a business is often an emotional rollercoaster for the owner. On the one hand, you may be feeling excited to move on and pursue new opportunities. But on another, you may have grown fond of the venture and struggle to cope with the transition away from it. This can range from sadness over leaving behind something that was once your own to anxiety over the potential unknowns that come with such decisions.

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Legal Documents Required to Sell a SaaS Business

iMerge Advisors

The post Legal Documents Required to Sell a SaaS Business appeared first on Transforming Tech: The Premier M&A Advisory Firm for Software and Technology Businesses.

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TKO Miller Advises Legacy Bakehouse LLC on its Sale to Benford Capital Partners

TKO Miller

TKO Miller is pleased to announce the sale of Legacy Bakehouse LLC, an industry leading manufacturer of baked snack products, to Benford Capital Partners.

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Boosting Cash Flow: Operational Changes That Improve CCE Ratio

Wizenius

The Cash Conversion Efficiency Ratio (CCE) is a financial metric that measures how effectively a company manages its working capital and converts investments in inventory and accounts receivable into cash from revenue. The ratio is used to evaluate a company's liquidity, operational efficiency, and overall financial health. A higher CCE ratio indicates that a company is more efficient in converting its investments in working capital into cash.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between Inspirant Group Inc. And 10pearls LLC.

Benchmark International

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the completed acquisition of Inspirant Group Inc. by 10Pearls LLC.

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2023 Q1 Shareholder’s Earnings Release

FineMark

On behalf of everyone at FineMark Holdings, Inc.—the Board of Directors, the executive management team, and our dedicated associates—I am pleased to report on our performance for the first quarter of 2023.

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Post 4 - Why does the conventional DCF not work for valuing a start-up/young firm?

Wizenius

The quick fix - Venture Capital Method of valuation for start-ups Previously, as elaborated in my previous posts in this thread, the conventional DCF falls apart when it comes to valuing a start-up/young firm A quick (and a dirty) fix to the above problem is the VC Method where 1) Estimate revenue or earnings in the near future of the start-up (typically the period when the VC plans to make an exit) 2) Calculate the valuation (Equity Value or Enterprise Value) at the end of forecast period by a)

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Benchmark International Named Best Global Middle Market M&A Specialist

Benchmark International

Corporate America Today has named Benchmark International the Best Global Middle Market M&A Specialist 2023.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.

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2023 First Quarter Review & Commentary

FineMark

“The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient.” Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Corporation Warren Buffett is one of the world’s foremost investors. He was born in and still resides in Omaha, Nebraska with an approximate net worth $104 billion, making him the fifth wealthiest person in the world.

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