Strategic leadership during M&A activity allows leaders to effectively assess and manage risk factors. They do this by building their leadership capacity and providing direction in complex or uncertain situations, which requires an intimate understanding of both organizations. In this article, Finro shares their 5-step process to build an initial...

Negotiating a purchase of a business is one of the key stages of the business buying process. Negotiation involves crafting a deal that focuses on the common goals between parties in order to find a desired outcome. Once you get to the phase where you have determined a valuation range...

Negotiating a purchase of a business is one of the key stages of the business buying process. Negotiation involves crafting a deal that focuses on the common goals between parties in order to find a desired outcome. Once you get to the phase where you have determined a valuation range...

Negotiating a purchase of a business is one of the key stages of the business buying process. Negotiation involves crafting a deal that focuses on the common goals between parties in order to find a desired outcome. Once you get to the phase where you have determined a valuation range...

Valuing a business is one of the most important elements of any private market transaction. It determines the price a buyer can pay, sets the ground for deal terms negotiations, and can even help some buyers and sellers decide whether they want to proceed with a potential deal. In this...

Buying an online business is certainly a huge opportunity and a huge risk. Most buyers screw up in two ways. They are blind to potential risks and they miss opportunities for value creation. That’s where due diligence comes in as a valuable and necessary asset in the acquisition process. In...

Found a business you might want to buy? Congrats! It’s exciting to consider all the potential growth and profits you could see from this business acquisition.  But first, you’ve got to agree with the seller on how you’re going to buy this business–and that means you have to decide how...

When businesses change hands, each side usually has a team of experts in their corner. Both buyers and sellers are looking to protect their interests and make sure they get the best deal they can. Who are these experts? Which ones do you need as a buyer looking to complete...

Interested in buying a business, but don’t have the cash on hand to swing the deal? That’s when savvy business buyers get creative. There are many ways to fund a business acquisition that don’t require plunking down 100 percent of the purchase price in cash on closing day. Many people...

If you’re new to buying a business, you may be a bit baffled to hear attorneys or business brokers tossing around the phrase “due diligence.” Fortunately, a new report from Yale School of Management on due diligence in business sales outlines the steps needed for a successful process. Due diligence...

If you’re buying a small business, you need to know if the financials the seller gives you are accurate. Do the numbers paint a clear picture of how this business makes money and how much net profit it generates, or is it a warped view? To find out, smart buyers...

When you’re considering buying a small business, there’s a lot of information you need to collect. You want all the data you can get your hands on during the due diligence process, to make sure you understand every aspect of the business. That’s how you make sure your valuation is...

Financial due diligence is one of the most requested types of projects on the DueDilio platform. In this article, we will highlight some of the ways that business sellers often inflate the value of their business - knowingly or unknowingly.

You probably know you need experienced people to help you with due diligence for a company purchase–but maybe you’re wondering how you’ll know if someone is the right professional for your situation. How can you choose the right due-diligence pro? Below is a list of ten important questions to ask,...

If you are looking to acquire a profitable content-based website, you will need to perform extensive due diligence. There are many moving pieces to a website that can make or break a deal. In this guest article, Mushfiq Sarker shares his experience in content website due diligence and the 3...

When it comes to business acquisitions, the significance of the due diligence process can’t be understated. Having prior knowledge about all aspects of your new investment or acquisition will save you from a massive headache in the future. Business due diligence allows you to make an informed decision with all...

Whether you're buying or investing in a SaaS, e-commerce store, mobile app, plugin, or any other type of tech-enabled business - you need to conduct thorough due diligence of the technology. In this guest article, we provide investors with a guide to technology due diligence.

A quality of earnings report (also referred to as a QOE report) is a vital part of due diligence when selling, buying or investing in a business. If you’re selling the business, it is referred to as a sell-side quality of earnings report. If you’re buying or investing, it’s a...

What is a due diligence period? Buying or investing in a business is a big decision. The due diligence period is an opportunity to dig deeper into a company’s legal, financial, and operational aspects before you commit to a final purchase. This is your chance to confirm the accuracy of...

In most M&A transactions, one of the first questions for the parties to the transaction is how the deal should be structured. When the time comes to draft the purchase agreement, there will be significant differences in the agreement depending on the type of transaction structure agreed upon by the...