Thinking of taking your company public with an Initial Public Offering? Then you’ll no doubt want to exhaustively research the subject. We can’t list out all the pros and cons for your particular scenario, but we can provide you with some valuable resources on the subject. Check out our Going Public guide.
McKinsey QuarterlyThe double-digit first-day jump, celebrated as the measure of success for an IPO, must be replaced by metrics that include longer-term vision.
WSJ.comIt wasn't exactly the best year to take a company public: Lending was tight, unemployment was high and the business outlook remained murky at best, leaving investors wary of big bets. In 2010, just...
FortuneWaves of pessimistic analysis can become self-reinforcing and began to influence rather than just inform.
HBRNo CEO can keep their company marching ahead of expectations forever.
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ForbesThe United States has the highest corporate tax rate in the world, at 35%. Add in state and local taxes and it averages 40%. No wonder America's most profitable, highest taxed companies will stop at nothing to keep their earnings overseas and out of the grasp of Uncle Sam. Here's a list of the 25...
VentureBeatA list of five critical things entrepreneurs should do to maximize their first round of funding.
BusinessweekThere are two sets of financial statements, the income statement and the balance sheet, and they work in concert. If you want to get to the health of a company, you have to look at both.
ForbesDo you feel sorry for him? Not likely. Is he a patriot for writing a big check to the IRS? Not really. Besides, much was done via withholding.
Inc.Don't let endless invoicing and foot-dragging clients make your life miserable. There are solutions for these common complaints
Pando DailySince Facebook’s IPO, Marc Andreessen has maintained that the public market’s treatment of tech companies is dismal. “Depression” and “undervalued” are two other words he’s used.
EntrepreneurBelow are a few of the most often overlooked business-tax deductions at the federal level. From the obvious to the obscure, this list is by no means comprehensive, yet it’s a good start. For a more customized take, an accountant is your best resource.
Inc.An Ernst & Young partner explains why you don't want a do-it-yourself approach to tax return prep this year (even if you're bootstrapping).
EntrepreneurThe cornerstone of collecting accounts receivable on time is making sure invoices go out promptly and accurately.
TimeThe filing deadline for “S” and “C” corporations may be just a couple of days away, but it’s as good a time as any to take a look at small business tax issues.
FortuneTo be ready you need predictability and visibility, huge growth potential and no single points of failure. Even if your company has all of these attributes, your IPO is not a sure thing. To make sure your IPO is a success, consider this 10 point plan.
Huffington PostIt's no secret that the U.S. tax code is complex and companies shelter billions in overseas tax havens to avoid paying out to Uncle Sam. In fact, several major companies are vocal about their lack of plans to bring overseas cash home.
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