Why Mergers Fail: The CFO Role can Make or Break an M&A Deal
[by guest blogger Jim Szakacs] At a recent executive networking event, I recognized several high-flying CFOs I envied years ago. These were the dealmakers, the
September 3, 2018
[by guest blogger Jim Szakacs] At a recent executive networking event, I recognized several high-flying CFOs I envied years ago. These were the dealmakers, the
I’ve accepted it: Retirement is dead. Anyone still working today might never be able to retire. So why are we all putting money into retirement
Employees won’t wait for payroll and landlords don’t want to hear about your cash flow when rent is due. Sure, cash is a problem. But
It’s a common daydream – leaving your job in the corporate world and striking out on your own. Maybe you want to pull the rip
Think “Crowdfunding” and you might think of Kickstarter or Indiegogo. Both are good sites, but soon new crowdfunding rules will unlock powerful new options for
Banks don’t really “get it” do they? You stride into a bank with all the confidence in the world… and you slink away because they
Dataminr, Inc. is celebrating. The company just announced a feat that a lot of small business owners would love to claim: a new $130 million
If you’re hoping to sell stock to Angel Investors (or Sharks!), be sure you know the law. The JOBS Act has shifted the landscape a
can be a tough group to please. Because they hear hundreds of pitches every year, VC learn to sort the best from the B.S. I
Whether your business is growing rapidly or just getting started, you need cash. But negotiating with investors or VC can take a long time – time
Let’s face it, an Initial Public Offering (IPO) is not in your future. I’m not trying to be mean, just realistic: an IPO will never
Sadly, ABC’s “Shark Tank” is giving private equity investing a bad name. The “Sharks” are not the wise old investors they appear to be, but
Recently (July 2013) the SEC finally eliminated the rules against general advertising and solicitation in the offering of private stock. Imagine seeing your company’s stock
The ABC reality TV show “Shark Tank” is incredible. Each week, contestants are offered millions of dollars for a piece of their company. They have
In my 40-year career I have met with 100’s of business people seeking loans. It is the fun part of what I do. But I’ve also seen
If you’re looking to raise money for your business or startup, you should start getting ready now to offer stock to the general public under
If these seem like dark days for funding or selling your business, you need a white knight to save the day. Today, that’s likely to
You ought to have your calculator handy when you watch ABC’s Shark Tank, the TV show where wealthy angel investors make on-the-spot investments into small
You’ve been carefully nurturing an equity investor and now he’s threatening to walk away from the deal. Despite an endless number of presentations, term sheets,
You’ve probably heard stories of Angel Investors swooping in to help fund a company. In today’s tight financial environment, it almost sounds like an urban
Whether you’re a launching a new product or a new startup, business planning and funding takes a huge amount of time. Now you can cut
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