Top 5 Articles of November

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Top 5 Articles from November

1) 7 M&A Documents Demystified: Free 30-Page E-Book

Axial has compiled a 30-page e-book to review the seven core documents involved in the M&A transaction process. Because the report is written for the business owners, it is a great asset to pass along to clients or associates that need help getting reacquainted with the business owner perspective.

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2) How to Calculate Your Event ROI: Free Excel Template Download

Use this downloadable excel template to calculate the ROI on the time and money you spend attending events. With just a dozen inputs, this downloadable template can make the case for — or against — attending that next event.

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3) 2 Alternative Loans to Bridge the Gap

Since the financial crisis, small businesses have struggled to obtain standard loans. As a result, deal professionals have been offering unique and innovative alternative lending options for small businesses and portfolio companies alike.

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4) High Valuations: An Ephemeral Example

Early last month, Snapchat rebuffed a $3 billion offer from Facebook. While many analysts have tried to understand the valuation, many miss the fundamental truth of valuations: a company is worth what someone is willing (and able) to pay for it.

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5) Should You Be Using Reverse Termination Fees?

Although reverse termination fees (“RTFs”) have been a relatively rare feature in the middle market, recent research suggests that the use of the penalty is becoming more common in deals between $100 million – $500 million. 

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