Articles & Resources
What You Need to Know Before You Say “I Do” to a Business Partnership
When it comes to business ownership, is it better to go it alone or team up with a partner (or partners)? While both options can lead to a profitable venture, they each have significant advantages and disadvantages. Ultimately, the decision will come down to your...
The ABCs of Funding: Understanding Pre-Seed through Series C Funding
There’s a lot that goes into cultivating a great business idea and transforming it into a thriving business. There’s hard work. There’s patience. There’s persistence. There’s creativity. And there’s funding. Getting a new business off the ground isn’t just a labor of...
Starting Your Next Chapter: What to Do After Selling Your Business
It's been quite a ride. You've started, lovingly nurtured, and competently managed your business for years. And now you are preparing to sell your company. But, then what? Is it time to ride off into the retirement sunset and turn your back on the business world? Or...
Increase Your Company’s Valuation through Social Responsibility Initiatives
Increasingly, consumers have been basing their buying decisions on the mission and behavior of companies. As you will see below, a substantial portion of consumers rate social responsibility as a primary reason for choosing to do business with one company over...
Negotiating the Sale of Your Company
It’s been quite a journey! You’ve created, built, and led a successful company that has supported you, your family, and your employees for years. As with most businesses, however, there comes a day when the entrepreneur steps aside and makes way for a new owner to...
The Business Buyer’s Checklist
Whether you are plunging into the entrepreneurial waters for the first time or you are a seasoned business owner looking for a new venture, choosing the right type business to buy requires quite a bit of due diligence and soul searching. With so many options...