The Importance of HR Involvement Early in M&A Evaluation In each of the last ten years, between 18,000 and 25,000 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals have taken place in the United States. At the same time, Harvard Business Review notes that 70%-90% of all M&A deals fail. Many companies become a casualty of that latter …
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Embarking on the journey of selling your business is a pivotal moment for any entrepreneur. For many business owners, their enterprise stands as the cornerstone of their financial portfolio, representing the lion’s share of their net worth. In much the same way as, diversifying investments is a prudent strategy to mitigate personal risk, strategizing the …
Deferred Revenue – How to Handle it and How it Affects Your Business We missed on revenue… our cash flows are strapped… we’re really at risk on this. None of these are phrases a CEO or business owner wants to hear. When they do hear them, it very well could be a result of deferred …
As we step into 2024, here’s a look back at some of last year’s most popular blogs from our expert finance, accounting, and HR consultants: Five Key Aspects of Accountability in Business Authored by Rainee Busby, Certified EOS Implementer® and Franchisee with EOS Worldwide In this post, we examine the importance and challenges of embracing …
Debt, often perceived as a financial burden, is a powerful tool when strategically employed. Frequently referred to as leverage, debt has the potential to fuel growth, drive strategic initiatives, and propel businesses to new heights. In this exploration, we’ll unravel common misconceptions surrounding debt, highlighting its strategic benefits, and providing comprehensive examples of how it …
How Quality of Earnings Reports Impact Valuation Securing a Quality of Earnings (QoE) report is often a routine step in the due diligence process for acquisitions. EBITDA is not a complete indication of financial performance for a business. A quality of earnings report assesses other factors that impact the ongoing viability of company earnings. Buyers use them to …
As Year-End Approaches, Finish Strong and Focus Forward As another year ends, most CEOs and business leaders are preparing to take stock of what needs to be done to strengthen their business and advance their business goals in the coming year. While “taking stock” can take many forms, the overriding premise is to look deeply …
The year is coming to an end, and like many other operational functions, the People Operations team is busy with their annual year-end processes. Although this time of year comes with many tactical tasks, it is important to incorporate careful planning, strategic thinking, and a sharp focus on both operational efficiency and long-term organizational success …
When Growth Outpaces Cash – How Capital Structure Corrects It A new vcfo client recently concluded their highest sales quarter ever but wondered why they were struggling to pay vendors. Clearly, they were growing. It was just as clear, however, that their growth was unsustainable without significant changes to bolster their underlying support mechanisms. When …
Beyond the Income Statement – Why Capital Structure Matters The Income Statement is often a place of disproportionate focus for business owners. Many use it to assess questions like “Am I cash positive?” or “Am I able to spend like I want and pay my bills comfortably?” as a barometer for business health. While the …