Startup Valuation Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In the last couple of months, we have not heard much about How to Evaluate a SaaS Business For Acquisition. We expect to hear a lot about How to Evaluate a SaaS Business For Acquisition soon. It is time to make it clear. This blog post will discuss the question - How to Evaluate a SaaS Business For Acquisition. . Several days ago - I got the following question in my mail: "We are a SAAS business with $500K yearly revenue with 50% profit margins.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Rising resignations. Hybrid work. The diversity imperative. Leaders are navigating a talent market in flux. Here’s how people analytics can help.

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Diagnostic Affiliates of N.E. Hou, LLC v. United Healthcare Servs., 2022 WL 214101 (S.D. Tex. 2022). A COVID-19 testing laboratory alleged that numerous health plans and TPAs violated the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) by failing to cover the laboratory’s diagnostic tests at a publicly disclosed price of $900 per test.

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Benchmark Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

There are strategies available for business owners who are in need of additional capital to grow their business. The partial sale transaction has gained popularity over the last couple of years. When business owners find themselves with limited operating liquidity, they are unable to create the type of growth they desire. A partial sale can bring additional resources into the business that can set into motion long-term growth strategies, increase operational stability and recruit new hires.

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Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications

Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

For many people, business acquisition is their main growth strategy. They plan for mergers and acquisitions with great diligence. However, most experience difficulty after closing because they don’t have a clear directive on how to efficiently carry out an integration growth strategy. In this post, M&A integration expert, Jennifer Goldman takes us through her post-merger integration expansion model – the ‘simmer pot’.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In saturated, competitive telecom markets, harnessing the full potential of analytics-driven customer value management will be the key driver of future growth. Five elements will be essential to the task.

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Truelytics

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Modern Financial Advisor Podcast ·. Episode 76 - Helping Advisors Thrive At Work, At Home, and In Their Community. This is a very special episode of The Modern Financial Advisor Podcast. First, I finally got to meet Kyle Simpson , Head of Field Strategy at FS Investments in person. As you'll hear, we've known each other for years but have only ever talked via Zoom.

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As Real Estate Appraisers, we are encountering an assault on our profession from the GSE’s with the hybrid appraisal reports, the rollout of the new desktop product and with appraisal waivers. These junk reports and the waivers continue to undermine the public trust in our industry and leave the appraisers exposed to great risk and the consumers left holding the bag if their mortgage goes south.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

A quarter of operators’ new ventures struggle. Understanding what underpins the success of different business archetypes and selecting the right business-building approach can help ensure that more flourish.

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Form 8915-F (Qualified Disaster Retirement Plan Distributions and Repayments) and Instructions; Form 8915-D (Qualified 2019 Disaster Retirement Plan Distributions and Repayments) and Instructions (2021); Form 8915-C (Qualified 2018 Disaster Retirement Plan Distributions and Repayments) and Instructions (2021); Form 8915-B (Qualified 2017 Disaster Retirement Plan Distributions and Repayments) and Instructions (2021).

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Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker

The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l

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Benchmark Report

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been increased adoption of enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), and other entrepreneurial software. In 2020, many companies accelerated their plans to begin using these systems, and the market for them remains hot, particularly for Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) models.

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

SEE the differences between the THREE versions of the 1004 reports, what I euphemistically call “flavors.” Appraisers, recent watercooler discussions by appraisers focus on the new ‘desktop’ appraisals many will be requested to do. Now that the GSE’s have “formally” approved non-appraiser-inspected reports for first mortgage lending (or will very soon – not sure of the exact effective date), you may want to actually SEE the differences between the THREE versions of the 1004 reports, what I euphe

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

COVID-19 has made e-commerce more competitive than ever. Paying attention to customer reviews will give organizations a necessary edge.

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The Guardian M&A

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Nearly 1,500 jobs had been under threat when cut-price retailer business collapsed Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has bought Studio Retail out of administration for £26.8m, saving almost 1,500 jobs after its shareholding in the online specialist was wiped out. Ashley’s publicly listed empire, which includes Sports Direct, House of Fraser department stores, Evans Cycles and the Flannels designer fashion chain, said the acquisition would provide the group with the “expertise and synergies” that would

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Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union

In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just getting started, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.

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Accounting Web

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Bookkeeping 10 Ways New Business Clients Can Keep Good Books.

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Private Funds CFO

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

This largely institutional market has seen a spike in enquiries from family offices and high-net-worth individuals, according to speakers at the Fund Finance Association Symposium.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

During the pandemic, patients have said that they like telehealth, especially for behavioral-health treatment. But physicians say they are concerned about telehealth’s long-term sustainability.

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Machen McChesney

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The regulations on nonprofit auditing vary from state to state. There are federal laws that mandate audits for certain nonprofits too. First and foremost, you should educate yourself on the laws in your state and investigate whether you are legally required to undergo an audit. For example, the federal government requires that any nonprofit receiving above a certain amount in federal funding undergo a yearly audit.

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Exit Strategy

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

By Patrick Stroth In recent years, Representations and Warranty (R&W) insurance has become available to smaller and smaller deals. The eligible deal size dropped to under $20M… then under $15M. This is already quite a feat when you consider that the average transaction value (TV) for deals with R&W coverage in place is $500M. And […]. The post Rep and Warranty Insurance Now Available for Deals Under $10 Million appeared first on Exit Strategies Group, Inc.

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IT Valuations

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Imagine that you’ve made it through all four quarters of the game and you’re on the 1-yard line in selling your business. Then, out of nowhere, the opposing team’s defensive lineman hits you in the gut taking you down, while the rest of their team piles on top of you. You were so close. You didn’t even see them coming. How did this happen (and probably, ouch)?!

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Price adjustments due to inflation call for nuanced approaches that, when done well, can strengthen customer relationships and overall margins.

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Hallmark Brokers

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Selling your business can become a stressful situation for multiple reasons. One thing you may be worried about is how to determine if a potential buyer is committed to your business. Wasting time on a buyer that’s not serious can be very discouraging and feel like a waste of crucial time. Here are a few. Read more. The post How Do You Tell If a Potential Buyer is Really Serious?

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Midstreet Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

It can be overwhelming getting unsolicited offers for your disaster restoration company - you don’t know the exact value of your business or where to start. The first step is getting a business valuation.

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Private Funds CFO

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Petra Funds arrives as the weight of back-office burdens is set to grow. Regulators are starting to roll out proposals aimed at making private markets more transparent and leveling the playing field.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

McKinsey conducted five rounds of surveys to understand Chinese travelers’ sentiments—the latest results indicate an emerging pattern of periods of suppressed travel demand followed by a quick recovery.

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Complysci

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In today’s marketplace, you would be hard pressed to find a firm that doesn’t prioritize the tracking and monitoring of their MNPI. A statement which is only supported by the fact that a whopping 88% of firms have stated that MNPI is or will become a priority in 2022. But with everyone holding their breath, awaiting the release of the SEC’s 2022 agenda , the question becomes, are current policies and procedures enough given the potential introduction of shadow trading rules?

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Mercer Capital, a national business valuation and financial advisory firm, is pleased to welcome Owen T. Johnson, CPA/ABV, CBA, ASA to the team as a Senior Advisor. Over his career, Owen has provided transaction-related consulting services to numerous clients on both the sell-side and buy-side of transactions. Such consulting has included the delivery of transaction opinions.

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Concannon Miller

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In the fourth quarter of 2021, CEO resignations were up 16% over the prior year, according to executive outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Recent and announced high profile departures include Twitter's Jack Dorsey, Amazon's Jeff Bezos and American Airlines' Doug Parker. This trend is expected to continue into 2022 as executives swap high-stress positions for more family time.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

How governments, development partners, and private-sector stakeholders can build an enabling ecosystem for electric vehicles in the region.

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LaPorte

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

LaPorte Directors Bruce Prendergast, Steven Sissac, and Lindy Stonecypher developed an article for New Orleans CityBusiness that provides an overview of the Employee Retention Tax… The post LaPorte Directors Develop Article for New Orleans CityBusiness first appeared on LaPorte.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In Part I of our Themes from Q3 Earnings, topics included increased global demand for U.S. LNG exports and the divergence in the value proposition of E&P operators. Some opted to focus on using free cash flow to either pursue share repurchase programs and/or increase dividends instead of seeking out acquisition opportunities. On the other end of the spectrum, Continental Resources announced an.

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Financial Analyst Insider

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In an era where data has become more accessible, privacy is a big concern for individuals and organizations alike. People worry about having their information. The post Understanding the Importance of Privacy in Cryptocurrencies appeared first on Financial Analyst Insider.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Nurture individual growth and team development within your company.

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Required Minimum Distributions, 26 CFR Parts 1 and 54, 87 Fed. Reg. __ (Feb. 24, 2022). Available at [link]. As we were preparing this week’s edition of the EBIA Weekly, the IRS released proposed regulations that would restate the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules to incorporate changes made by the SECURE Act (see our Checkpoint article ).

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