No matter which end of them you are on, mergers and acquisitions can cause a fair amount of upheaval. Our guide takes an objective look at both sides of mergers and acquisitions, and provides you with resources, literature, and case studies to help you weigh your options.
BusinessWeekA backlog of M&A deals must be cleared before any new ones can be made, and that means raising more than $150 billion in leveraged debt.
ForbesDecades of research scarily consistently shows that most acquisitions destroy value, and only cost the acquirer money...
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ForbesThe big question for individual investors is not how many mergers are being proposed, but whether it is possible to make money from them.
McKinsey QuarterlyThe latest boom in merger activity appears to be creating more value for the shareholders of the acquiring companies.
McKinsey QuarterlyFew things are more important in M&A than an experienced executive team.
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Whoever said it’s a man’s world hasn’t looked at this Forbes list of The World’s Most Powerful Women 2013. The list was compiled based on each woman’s wealth, media presence and impact. Of the 100 women on the list, we pulled out 25 CEOs. The companies these women lead range from...
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Businessweek"My business is making negligible profit, mainly due to the high property tax in my county. How can I make a case for reducing the property tax, lest I need to close the business or sell it as is?"
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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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