Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become increasingly popular due to market consolidation in many industries, access to new markets, cost efficiencies and a host of other reasons. However, behind the scenes, these complex business transactions carry an inherent...
Business owners often start by asking themselves one question: Do I want to buy a business or do I want to start my own? Additionally, even those who own an existing business may ask if they want to purchase one during a merger or an acquisition. There are certainly...
There are many different ways of forming a business, and some of them are more complicated than others. A sole proprietorship is the simplest business structure for someone starting a new company, but there are trade-offs to the simplicity of this structure....
It will come as no surprise to you that starting any new business requires money. Sometimes, it takes a lot of money. While some people may be able to acquire the capital they need through savings or loans, others will need to turn to more unique and alternative ways...
When you start a business with someone else, one of the most important things that you can do is to sit down and draft a partnership agreement at the beginning. This binding agreement will define what the company is going to look like and the roles that the two of you...
Many business owners have to take on debt. This can represent a fairly big risk. They must know that they’re going to get a proper ROI (return on investment) from this debt, and they need to know that the business will be profitable enough for them to pay back the...
When you decide to start a business or incorporate your existing one, you likely understand that you must take on a few risks. You gamble with your finances and perhaps even your reputation, for example. Of course, you should consider your financial and personal...
Part of starting your own company may be taking on a significant amount of debt. This could be used for real estate, supplies, technological needs, products and materials, research and development and much more. You're also going to incur more debt as you go if you're...
Are you thinking of setting up a corporation? Then you probably know that it takes a little bit more effort and documentation to finalize, unlike a sole proprietorship. Usually, different states have varying rules or requirements for registering a corporation. If you...
The decision to sell your business is never an easy one. After all, you have put considerable effort into getting your business off the ground and probably even developed an attachment to it. However, with proper planning and preparation, you could end up with a good...