Financial Poise

The 4 Acquisition Financing Structures That Buyers (and Sellers!) Must Know

December 11, 2025
/ Entrepreneurship
/ By Michele Schechter

Tags: Business Finance, Business Transition and Exit Planning, Buying a Business, M&A, Selling Your Business,

When buying a business, buyers may use any 4 acquisition financing structures: cash purchase, third-party funding, seller financing, and stock swaps.

Financing a Life Sciences Startup

November 20, 2025
/ Business Owners & Executives • Entrepreneurship
/ By The Financial Poise Editors

Tags: Angel Investing, Business Finance, Business Strategy, Investing Strategy, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

Financing a life sciences startup is a complicated endeavor: the science is expensive, the timelines are long, and investors need to have a strong stomach.

Leveraged Finance in 2025

Tags: Borrowing & Lending, Business Finance, Business Strategy, Buying a Business, Small Business,

Understanding the current trends in leveraged finance helps business owners and advisors make smarter choices about when and how to borrow.

The Hidden Risks in Leveraged Finance

October 20, 2025
/ Business Owners & Executives • Investors
/ By The Financial Poise Editors

Tags: Borrowing & Lending, Business Finance, Raising Capital, Regulations, Small Business,

What used to be a highly structured process with clear lender protections is now defined by complexity, flexibility, and creative legal engineering.

Alternative Financing Options

Tags: Business Finance, Business Operations, Family Business, Small Business, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

When a business needs cash, bank loans aren’t always available, especially for smaller businesses. Enter alternative financing.

Negotiating Credit Agreements: 6 Key Concepts for Borrowers and Lenders

September 18, 2025
/ Business Owners & Executives
/ By Amy Cai

Tags: Borrowing & Lending, Business Finance, Business Operations, Business Planning, Business Strategy,

Credit agreements shape the operations and strategy of businesses of every size. They determine how companies borrow and what happens if something goes wrong.

From Spark to Startup: Building a Business That Lasts

September 12, 2025
/ Business Owners & Executives • Entrepreneurship
/ By The Financial Poise Editors

Tags: Business Finance, Business Planning, Intellectual Property, Small Business, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

Turning an idea into a business can feel daunting, but success is possible by understanding the legal, financial, and strategic essentials for growth.