Financial Poise

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.

What the **** Is the Uniform Commercial Code?

Tags: Borrowing & Lending, Business Law, Business Operations, Economy, Small Business,

The UCC is important to you if your company sells goods, lends money, pledges non-real estate collateral when borrowing money, and in many other contexts.

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.

Life Sciences Regulation: What Startups, Lawyers, and Investors Need To Know

September 10, 2025
/ Entrepreneurship • Investing • Legal
/ By Amy Cai

Tags: Business Law, Intellectual Property, Investors, Small Business, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

The life sciences industry is tightly regulated, shaping product approval, compliance needs, fundraising prospects, investor confidence, and exit strategies.

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.

Patent Application Preparation: Key Insights for Innovators and Businesses

September 4, 2025
/ Business Owners & Executives • Entrepreneurship
/ By Michele Schechter

Tags: Business Law, Business Strategy, Intellectual Property, Small Business, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

A patent application is a critical step in protecting IP. Patents can safeguard core inventions, attract investment, and provide market leverage.

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.

Borrowing and Lending 101

Tags: Borrowing & Lending, Business Finance, Business Leadership, Business Operations, Small Business,

Financing for businesses is an industry governed by contracts and collateral; it’s also shaped by the relationship between borrower and lender.

5 Alternative Lending Solutions for Small Business Financing

Tags: Borrowing & Lending, Financial Management, Financial Services, Small Business, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

If your small business is struggling with cash flow or looking for quick cash for an unexpected opportunity, alternative lending may be the solution.

Procurement & Government Contracting Compliance: What You Need To Know

Tags: Business Law, Business Leadership, Business Management, Business Operations, Small Business,

For companies and organizations seeking to do business with the US Federal Government an understanding of procurement and contracting compliance is critical.

Articles tagged: Small Business