Hedgestone

JUNE 12, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore the steps you need to take to buy a million dollar business and achieve your dreams of business ownership. Unlike starting a business from scratch, buying an existing business requires careful due diligence to ensure that the company you’re purchasing is a good investment.

Due Diligence 52

Due Diligence Mergers and Acquisitions Finance Financing 52

Hedgestone

JULY 10, 2023

In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to buy an LLC business. It allows business owners to have limited liability for the company’s debts and legal obligations while also enjoying the flexibility of a partnership. It involves reviewing financial statements, tax returns, contracts, and legal documents.

Due Diligence 40

Due Diligence Legal Mergers and Acquisitions Liabilities 40

Axial

AUGUST 23, 2024

You must plan the transition, understand your business’s value, create compelling marketing materials, and identify the right buyers to advance to the due diligence stage. In this article, we outline the essential steps for selling a business, laying out how to enhance your success rate.

Due Diligence 52

Due Diligence Legal Mergers and Acquisitions Prospects 52

Hedgestone

JUNE 24, 2023

In this article, we will discuss the ins and outs of buying a business with seller financing. This can be especially challenging if the seller has already received a portion of the purchase price, as they may have to take legal action to recoup their losses. Make sure that you fully understand the terms before agreeing to anything.

Financing 52

Financing Finance Due Diligence Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Hedgestone

JUNE 19, 2023

However, it’s important to do your due diligence to ensure you are making a smart investment. In this article, we will guide you through the process of how to buy a nail salon business, step by step. You should work with an attorney and accountant to ensure all legal and financial requirements are met.

Due Diligence 52

Due Diligence Mergers and Acquisitions Consulting Consultants 52

Axial

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The following article outlines key questions for a business owner to ask an M&A advisor before making any hiring decision. See the end of this feature for Axial member Permanent Equity ’s Intermediary Hiring Checklist, along with access to their full 70+ page interactive diligence workbook. Can’t Get Enough Due Diligence?

Due Diligence 52

Due Diligence Fee Structure Legal Best Practices 52

Hedgestone

JUNE 5, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore who business brokers are, what they do, and how they can help you. Business brokers can assist with a variety of tasks, such as business valuation, marketing, negotiations, due diligence, and closing. Business brokers are intermediaries who facilitate the buying and selling of businesses.

Due Diligence 52

Due Diligence Mergers and Acquisitions Consulting Consultants 52

Hedgestone

JULY 11, 2023

Whether it’s due to a disagreement, retirement, or simply wanting to take over the reins, buying someone out can be a complex process. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of buying someone out of a business, including the legal, financial, and practical aspects.

Due Diligence 40

Due Diligence Buyout Legal Liabilities 40

Hedgestone

JULY 11, 2023

In this article, we will guide you through the steps to broker a business deal and offer insights into how HedgeStone Business Advisors can help with the process. Due Diligence After negotiating the terms of the deal, the next step is to conduct due diligence.

Due Diligence 40

Due Diligence Legal Consulting Consultants 40

Hedgestone

JULY 10, 2023

In this article, we’ll provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to buy a closed business, including the steps to take, the challenges to overcome, and how HedgeStone Business Advisors can help. Conducting Due Diligence Due diligence is the process of investigating a business before making a purchase.

Due Diligence 40

Due Diligence Finance Financing Consulting 40

Axial

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Neglecting the NDA’s importance could lead to legal complications later on. Today’s article covers nine clauses that should be included in every NDA. Ensuring these parties have access to the confidential information is critical for due diligence and analysis.

Legal 52

Legal Due Diligence Education Finance 52

Sara Grillo

APRIL 19, 2024

I’m not a lawyer – so please don’t interpret anything I say here as legal advice. Do your own diligence when you are seeking financial advice. I was recently featured in a MarketWatch article about how to find a good financial advisor. Please conduct your own due diligence and come to your own decision.

Due Diligence 97

Due Diligence Legal Accounting Education 97

Axial

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Today’s article focuses on what business owners should know prior to kicking off an engagement and the steps they can take to better prepare for the transaction process. Ensure financials are GAAP-compliant and ready for scrutiny; if they aren't, have a Quality of Earnings done pre-marketing process and be ready for due diligence. -

Due Diligence 64

Due Diligence Investment Banks Investment Banking Education 64

Hedgestone

JULY 10, 2023

In this article, we will explore these factors in depth to help you understand how to value your cleaning business and how to sell it for top dollar. We can help you value your cleaning business, market it to potential buyers, negotiate the best deal, and guide you through the due diligence and closing process.

Due Diligence 40

Due Diligence Liabilities Assets Taxes 40

Hedgestone

JULY 10, 2023

In this article, we’ll go over some of the most important questions to ask before buying a business. What are the legal and regulatory considerations? Legal and regulatory considerations are important when buying a business. What is the history of the business? What are the risks associated with the business?

Legal 40

Legal Due Diligence Consulting Consultants 40

Udu

MAY 24, 2023

Conduct thorough due diligence Comprehensive due diligence is critical to obtaining accurate and reliable information about the target company. This includes analyzing financial statements, legal documents, management team credentials, and industry trends.

Due Diligence 40

Due Diligence Best Practices Leveraged Buyouts Collateral 40

Hedgestone

JULY 11, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of using a broker, what to look for in a broker, and how HedgeStone Business Advisors can help you with the process. Selling a business is a complex process that involves a lot of paperwork, negotiations, and legal considerations. Should I Use a Broker to Sell My Business?

Due Diligence 52

Due Diligence Mergers and Acquisitions Consulting Consultants 52

Hedgestone

JULY 10, 2023

In this article, we’ll discuss the factors you should consider when selling a business during a divorce and how HedgeStone Business Advisors can help you navigate the process. We can also assist with the closing process, ensuring that all necessary legal documents are in order and that the transaction is completed smoothly.

Due Diligence 40

Due Diligence Mergers and Acquisitions Taxes Consulting 40

Pension Pulse

JULY 3, 2024

The investment process involves a two-step approach to analysis whereby anything new coming into the portfolio (a manager or strategy, for example) is discussed first at the investment committee level, before further scrutiny by the investment, risk, legal and sustainable investing teams. Governance has been reviewed and refreshed.

Portfolios 59

Portfolios Due Diligence Pension Funds Debt 59

Hedgestone

JUNE 4, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore the process of selling a business without a broker and provide valuable tips to help you achieve a successful transaction. You’ll also need to have a solid understanding of the legal and financial aspects of the sale.

Due Diligence 52

Due Diligence Mergers and Acquisitions Legal Consulting 52

Sara Grillo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

I was recently featured in a MarketWatch article about how to find a good financial advisor. Please conduct your own due diligence and come to your own decision. Also, nothing in this podcast or blog can be interpreted as legal or compliance advice. For advise on such matters, contact a legal or compliance advisor.

Due Diligence 52

Due Diligence Consulting Consultants Legal 52

The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

But we've also had a number of transactions or investments that we were actively executing on in due diligence and legal documentation that just, for one reason or another, slipped away. When you get into due diligence, you're expecting certain banks. Dwayne Louis Hyzak -- Chief Executive Officer Yeah.

Capital 130

Capital Asset Management Due Diligence Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 130

Hedgestone

JUNE 13, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore the average percentage a business broker charges and what factors can affect this fee. Business brokers can provide a range of services, from preparing the business for sale to finding qualified buyers and helping with due diligence.

Due Diligence 52

Due Diligence Consulting Consultants Legal 52

Hedgestone

JULY 10, 2023

In this article, we’ll provide a comprehensive guide to help you understand how to value a landscape business. It’s a crucial step in the buying and selling of businesses, and it’s also necessary for tax purposes, financial reporting, and legal matters.

Liabilities 52

Liabilities Due Diligence Assets Earnings Before Interest 52

Fortune Financial

AUGUST 7, 2023

These investments require thorough due diligence, careful selection of companies or projects and a deep understanding of the industry and market dynamics. Dive into industry reports, articles and reputable sources to gain insights into the market dynamics and trends.

Hedge Funds 52

Hedge Funds Due Diligence Portfolios Leveraged Buyouts 52

Fortune Financial

AUGUST 7, 2023

These investments require thorough due diligence, careful selection of companies or projects and a deep understanding of the industry and market dynamics. Dive into industry reports, articles and reputable sources to gain insights into the market dynamics and trends.

Hedge Funds 52

Hedge Funds Due Diligence Portfolios Leveraged Buyouts 52

Pension Pulse

OCTOBER 23, 2024

“The SBA is always evaluating opportunities to reposition investments in the fund, and to shift between strategies when those decisions can optimize our portfolio and maximize return,” Emily Percival, the Florida SBA’s director of external affairs and special projects legal counsel, said in an emailed statement. “As

Funds 59

Funds Stakes Due Diligence Assets 59

Hedgestone

JULY 10, 2023

In this article, we’ll provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to value a gym business. HedgeStone’s dedicated professionals will assist you with every aspect of the purchasing process, from due diligence to negotiating the best deal.

Liabilities 52

Liabilities Due Diligence Mergers and Acquisitions Assets 52

Axial

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Note: In this article, we use the terms “broker” and “M&A advisor” interchangeably. This is because smaller deals require the same amount of work as larger ones when it comes to preparation, marketing, due diligence, negotiations, and closing the deal. Success fees are generally higher for smaller deals.

Fee Structure 52

Fee Structure Due Diligence Bidding Accounting 52

The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The second and really the primary driver behind this specific quarter increase is really the separation of our Mexican production facility from a legal perspective from Cummins. Is it more some sellers having an unreasonable valuation on their company or is it maybe some legal stuff? And so, we've seen a few delays on that front.

Capital 130

Capital Due Diligence Legal Companies 130

Hedgestone

JULY 3, 2023

In this article, we will guide you through the process of valuing a restaurant business, step by step. In contrast, a restaurant with significant liabilities, such as outstanding debts or legal liabilities, is likely to be less valuable. Our mission at HedgeStone is to help you sell your business quickly and for top dollar.

Liabilities 52

Liabilities Due Diligence Assets Legal 52

Hedgestone

JULY 11, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of becoming a business broker, as well as the role HedgeStone Business Advisors can play in your success. This includes finding qualified buyers, negotiating deals, and ensuring all legal and financial aspects of the transaction are properly handled. What is a Business Broker?

Mergers and Acquisitions 40

Mergers and Acquisitions Due Diligence Consulting Consultants 40

SuperAngel.Fund

MARCH 24, 2023

I hired and scaled a team, brought on a technical CTO, successfully launched, and was featured in countless press articles. I spent countless hours making investor intros, hosting pitch events, copy editing emails, providing deck feedback, introducing them to my top legal advisors, and more.

Angel Investors 59

Angel Investors Due Diligence Legal Deal Flow 59

The Motley Fool

AUGUST 9, 2024

We believe that the opportunity existed to lead or co-lead the vast majority of our private loan investments, whereby we were able to directly manage the due diligence, the loan documentation, and the post-investment process. Some of it may end up moving into the fourth quarter. The economy can also change. and getting to a closing.

Capital 130

Capital Asset Management Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Debt 130

The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Another example, DLA Piper, a global law firm pioneering technology innovation in the legal sector, worked with C3 AI to create a first-of-kind generative AI application to streamline the analysis of complex legal agreements. So, it's really -- this is -- this is pretty neat.

Liabilities 130

Liabilities Due Diligence Professional Services Legal 130

The Motley Fool

AUGUST 9, 2023

Furthermore, we have actively secured multiple sources of non-dilutive capital as we diligently expand our global green hydrogen generation network. Presently, Plug is in the final stages of the second round of due diligence with the DOE loan program office for $1 billion project financing facilities. This is really at heart.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 100

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Due Diligence Leveraging Capital 100

The Motley Fool

AUGUST 9, 2023

As we announced on July 17th, our board, after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel, unanimously determined that the July 13th revised unsolicited proposal by 3D Systems Corporation would reasonably be expected to result in a superior proposal as defined in Stratasys merger agreement with Desktop Metal.

Mergers and Acquisitions 130

Mergers and Acquisitions Shareholders Capital Due Diligence 130