Financial Poise

How To Find the Right Business Buyer for Your Company

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

You can sell your business to the right buyer (and avoid major headaches) with a basic understanding of the types of business buyers and where to find them.

Minority and Illiquidity Discounts: What Every Business Owner Should Know

September 16, 2025
/ Business Owners & Executives • Investors
/ By The Financial Poise Editors

Tags: Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Business Transition and Exit Planning, Buying a Business, Selling Your Business, Small Business, Valuation,

Private company valuations hinge on control and liquidity. Minority and marketability discounts impact taxes, disputes, and deals.

How To Prepare Your Company for Sale

Tags: Business Operations, Business Transition and Exit Planning, Selling Your Business, Small Business, Valuation,

When selling your company, with the right preparation and mindset, you can maximize value and minimize surprises.

6 Legal and Financial Concepts Every Startup Founder Needs To Understand

September 5, 2025
/ Business Owners & Executives • Entrepreneurship
/ By The Financial Poise Editors

Tags: Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Business Transition and Exit Planning, Governance, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship, Valuation,

Overlooking the basics when forming a business can mean losing control of your vision, locking yourself into investor terms, or facing co-founder disputes.

Buying and Selling Intellectual Property: Key Insights and Practical Guidance

September 3, 2025
/ Business Owners & Executives
/ By Amy Cai

Tags: Business Strategy, Business Transition and Exit Planning, Intellectual Property, Selling Your Business, Small Business,

Whether you’re a startup or a global enterprise, understanding the market for IP has become critical.

How To Resolve Shareholder Disputes Before They Destroy a Business

Tags: Business Transition and Exit Planning, Fiduciary Duties & Corporate Governance, Litigation, Selling Your Business, Valuation,

Shareholder disputes can arise from fraud, self-dealing, control struggles, or clashing visions. Left unchecked, they can cripple even successful companies.

Selling a Business: Keys To a Successful Sales Process

Tags: Business Transition and Exit Planning, Intellectual Property, Selling Your Business, Small Business, Valuation,

Selling a business will have lasting consequences for the seller and their finances. Understanding the sales process is crucial for a successful transaction.