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Choosing the Right Financial Advisor

Directors rely on fairness opinions for a variety of corporate transactions. In non-arms’ length or affiliated party transactions, these advisors become even more important. Choosing the right Financial Advisor is a critical step in formulating a recommendation to the shareholders.

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The Best Offense is a Good Defense in M&A Transactions

When dealing with a company looking to sell, due diligence on the seller in advance of papering the transaction can result in a higher price, a shorter negotiation period and less negotiation of the terms contained in the definitive agreement.

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Going, Going Private…

In turbulent financial markets, the cost of being a public company begins to make less sense for some junior public companies. A business that generates a reasonable return before the costs of being public can become orphaned on a stock exchange when its results are barely break-even each year.

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Chinese Acquisitions of North American Businesses are Increasing – How do You Access these Buyers?

Chinese investment in North America is on the rise. Entrepreneurs and CEOs have become aware of this in the past number of years in the residential real estate market for the most part but are starting to see more and more corporate transactions.

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Selling Your Company – Letting Go Can be Hard to Do

The successful entrepreneur built his company from the ground up. In many cases, he guided it through stormy economic times and took decisive action when necessary. Thirty years later, his modest lifestyle business has evolved into a multi-million dollar operation with a significant payroll.

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5 Pitfalls in PowerPoint Presentations for Investors

A professional-looking PowerPoint Presentation is a key document in your financing package. So why do so many companies get the PowerPoint wrong?

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