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4 Things to Know About Letters of Intent Co-author:Â Shruti Gurudanti In the process of negotiating and structuring deal, one of the watershed steps is signing a Letter…
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Should You Take an Earnout? An earnout is a common way to bridge the gap between a seller’s expectation of business value and a buyer’s…
4 Traits of a True Entrepreneur What makes a successful entrepreneur? At a recent event hosted by Deals and Divas, CEOs discussed their experiences building their…
Top Tips for Investor Due Diligence As a CEO, you can count on undergoing extensive due diligence for a sale or capital raise. You should be…
External vs. Internal Business Sales As a business owner, receiving an offer for a big payout from a potential buyer is exciting. However, you need…