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Hands reach out with money towards an idea - the basic premise of crowd finance.

Successful Crowd Financing Requires Strong Branding

A crowdfunding campaign promises a product, but business crowdfunding or crowd finance promises investors a trusted brand and ROI.

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An antique cash register, symbolizing business valuation methods

3 Approaches to Business Valuation Methods

Are you valuing your business for a transition, taxes or even litigation? The reason for your valuation will determine the business valuation methods you use. 

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A woman with multiple arms multitasks across multiple screens.

The Benefits of Generalist Leadership and How to Cultivate It

Growing and developing leaders may mean encouraging talent to move around the company, break through silo walls and peer beyond company ramparts.

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Several people huddle around various financial reports and contracts during acquisition negotiations.

6 Tips for Successfully Pursuing an Acquisition

One of the primary methods small business owners use to accelerate their growth is acquiring all or part of another company. In 2022 alone, more than 18,000 acquisitions were announced […]

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Two people participate in a credit card transaction, which is one place many merchant cash advances are repaid from.

Merchant Cash Advances & Your Business – Just Say No

If you own a small business, there is a good chance you have been solicited to “borrow” money through a merchant cash advance (“MCA”). To a company facing liquidity issues […]

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Restaurants are one of the most common types of franchises. The image features an employee hard at work in the kitchen.

5 Important Considerations for Aspiring Franchise Investors

Owning a franchise is a great way to transition from a corporate job to self-employment. But, the benefits of a franchise come with caveats.

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Becoming a Board Director

Becoming a Board Director: Advice from Active Board Directors

There is an increasing supply of qualified candidates looking for their first board seat with a private company. Experienced board directors understand how the process works and what to expect. […]

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Maximizing the Value of a Company’s Intangible Assets

Maximizing the Value of a Company’s Intangible Assets

A company’s intangible assets can be successfully marketed, independent of tangible assets, when a business is for sale, attracting both strategic and financial buyers

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Risk Management

Developing a Risk Management System

Business owners have little time to ponder unlikely events. It’s up to the board and management team to manage business risks continuously.

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A trash can used for feedback is not something Courageous Leaders use.

The Feedback Follow-Through of Courageous Leaders

Leading with courage means being open to improvement. Learn more about the qualities you can develop for more thoughtful leadership.

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