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4 Important Tax Issues to Consider When Selling a Business

Viking Mergers

There can be significant tax implications on selling a business. Inevitably, you will pay taxes on the income of the sale, but there are some ways to minimize your taxes on selling a business so you can keep more in your pocket. Before we launch into different tax issues to consider when selling, the first step is to get a business valuation. This will tell you how much your business is worth.

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IoT comes of age

Mckinsey and Company

McKinsey research shows that adoption of IoT technologies has increased exponentially the past five years—but successful implementation still eludes some. Here’s how to get it right.

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NAR Report Paints a Different Picture

Appraisers Blog

The study also shows the appraisal was the LOWEST scored item on the list of discriminatory practices… On February 23, 2022, NAR published the “2022 Snapshot of Race and Home Buying in America” report. The study examines homeownership trends and challenges by race and location to explain current racial disparities in the housing market. Using data from the 2021 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the report looks at the characteristics of who purchases homes, why they purchase, what they purchas

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between  Discount Fence USA and Two High-Net-Worth Individuals

Benchmark Report

Benchmark International’s client Discount Fence USA, an Austin-based full-service fencing installation and repair company, has sold to two high-net-worth individuals. Discount Fence USA is the largest residential fence contractor in Central Texas. The company offers services to residential clients and home builders in Central Texas and commercial clients in Texas statewide.

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

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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Stagecoach opts for rival takeover in blow to National Express merger plan

The Guardian M&A

British bus operator makes U-turn on £1.9bn proposal and agrees deal with fund managed by German firm DWS The British bus operator Stagecoach has dropped its support for a £1.9bn merger with National Express, instead agreeing to be taken over by a big German infrastructure fund in a £595m deal. In a sudden U-turn, Stagecoach said it was recommending a sale to the fund managed by DWS Infrastructure for 105p a share in cash, and has withdrawn support for the National Express bid.

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Gone for now, or gone for good? How to play the new talent game and win back workers

Mckinsey and Company

Nearly half of the employees who voluntarily left the workforce during the pandemic aren’t coming back on their own. Employers must go and get them. Here’s how to start.

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Benchmark International Wins Deal of the Year at the Northern Ireland Dealmaker Awards

Benchmark Report

Benchmark International is delighted to announce that the sale of County Antrim-based ventilation systems installer RGM Vent , where Benchmark International acted as lead adviser to the sellers, won Deal of the Year at the Insider Northern Ireland Dealmaker Awards. The deal was deemed significant as Benchmark International’s Transaction Team maximised value for RGM Vent and maintained excellent relationships with the client, resulting in four referrals from the client and accountant to date, as

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Defense Department Takes Aim at Anticompetitive Mergers in Defense Industry

Mogin Rubin M&A

In 1990, the Department of Defense could turn to 13 companies to produce tactical missiles, eight to make fixed-wing aircraft, and another eight to build ships. Now there are only three missile and three aircraft makers, and only two surface ship builders. There were eight satellite manufacturers in 1990; today there are only four. Tanks and other tracked vehicles are now made by a single company.

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From risk management to strategic resilience

Mckinsey and Company

Senior executives at leading companies reveal their commitment to move from defensive risk management to a forward-looking stance based on strategic resilience.

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Sun Acquisitions Announces the Sale of a Profitable Residential Landscaping Business

Sun Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of a profitable residential landscaping business, American Lawn & Landscape Co. The business is based in the Greater Chicago area. The business provides home landscaping services to residential customers. These services include: landscape installations, snow removal, lawn mowing and maintenance, weed control, and many more.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

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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Seller Protection With an Earnout

Benchmark Report

Earnout Agreements have become increasingly routine in deal structures over the last several years as they are most widely used during times of political and/or economic uncertainty. The earnout payment is additional compensation paid in the future to the seller after the business is sold. An earnout agreement can help bridge a valuation gap or encourage the former owner to remain for a longer period of time following the close of the sale.

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Restaurant Association Urges IRS to Release ERC Funds

Concannon Miller

The National Restaurant Association is urging the IRS to release crucial Employee Retention Credits to the pandemic-stricken industry. Many restaurants that applied for ERC have not received the federal funds. A recent poll found 83 percent of operators who applied for the tax credit over six months ago still have not received any funds. “The ERC has been a critical recovery tool for hundreds of thousands of restaurants, but far too many are still waiting for their refund from the federal govern

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Model risk management 2.0 evolves to address continued uncertainty of risk-related events

Mckinsey and Company

Organizations this year plan to enhance their MRM framework capabilities—including risk culture, standards, and procedures—and to upgrade their validation resources with MRM 2.0 firmly on the agenda.

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Been Through a Disaster? Be Ready to Talk BCP and Risk During Your Next Exam

N Contracts

Examiners can postpone examinations if a major disaster strikes a financial institution, but when exam time finally comes, that institution’s business continuity plans , response, and post-disaster risk management will be major points of discussion and may even impact its CAMELS or ROCA rating.

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

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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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Ray Engineering, Inc. and Madrid CPWG

Benchmark Report

Ray Engineering is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm specializing in civil, structural, and forensic engineering services. The company focuses on all facets of construction projects and serves both commercial and residential clients. Ray Engineering is headquartered in Norcross, Georgia.

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5 ways accountants can save time with better email management

ThomsonReuters

It may be one of the oldest digital technologies in existence, but there’s no denying that the business and accounting worlds still heavily rely on email. The incredible power of email lies in the fact that it’s fast, free, and accessible to practically anyone. Unfortunately, this is also its greatest downfall, as the internet is now drowning in the weight of its most overused application.

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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, February 2022

Mckinsey and Company

Industry slowed in January amid high inflation and recent pandemic measures; trade remained buoyant; the Russian government’s invasion of Ukraine is causing a humanitarian crisis and economic risks.

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9 Reasons You’ll Love Visiting Charlotte [Infographic]

Rhythm Systems

At Rhythm Systems, we are so excited to be hosting our annual Breakthrough Conference right here in our hometown! From the beautiful weather to the delicious food to the unique neighborhoods to the warm people, we love Charlotte, NC, and we think you'll love it, too. Of course, we hope you'll come to our conference to network with other middle market leaders, learn from our world-class subject matter experts and keynote speakers , work on solving business problems with your team, learn how to ma

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Carestaf of Dallas and Nova Leap

Benchmark Report

Benchmark International successfully facilitated the transaction of a private duty home healthcare company, providing services for elderly client patients, and hospice firms. The company also provides hospice staff placement to third-party hospice and healthcare providers.

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How RIAs Can Avoid A High RON (Return On Negligence) By Investing In A Few Cybersecurity Basics

Truelytics

Modern Financial Advisor Podcast ·. Episode 77 - How RIAs Can Avoid A High RON By Investing In A Few Cybersecurity Basics. Cybersecurity is something most clients take for granted when it comes to their finances. They expect that their banking and brokerage accounts are secure. They assume that regulators and the financial institutions themselves are doing everything they can to keep their money safe.

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Health equity: Activating meaningful change

Mckinsey and Company

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted longstanding health and social inequities in healthcare and raised the urgent question of how health equity can be achieved.

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Spirit-Frontier Merger Could Hurt Airline Competition, Legislators Say

NYT M&A

A group of progressive senators and House members urged federal officials to scrutinize the plan, saying it could harm travelers and workers.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between K.L. Durham Construction, DBA Performance Equipment Service and Mid-State Restoration, Inc.

Benchmark Report

Benchmark International’s K.L. Durham Construction, dba Performance Equipment Service, a San Antonio, Texas-based company that is a leader in the provision of soil stabilization and milling support services to contractors with projects in Texas, has successfully sold to Mid-State Restoration headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota. Performance Equipment Service serves contractors across the state of Texas, specializing in highways and city and county roads and projects for airport runways, automot

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Shares in education publisher Pearson jump 20% on hopes of private equity bid

The Guardian M&A

Market value increases by nearly £1bn as Apollo considers improved cash offer after £6.4bn deal rejected Pearson’s market value jumped by as much as a fifth after a US private equity group said it was considering making an improved cash offer after the educational publisher’s rejection of a potential deal worth more than £6.4bn. News of the possible offer from Apollo sent shares in Pearson, which is finally emerging from a seven-year slump marked by a string of profit warnings and a record £2.6b

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Fix them first: Executing regulation-driven separations

Mckinsey and Company

A better understanding of the remedies that antitrust regulators may hand down in a large merger or acquisition could help executives improve their management of such deals.

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ANSI & Floor Plans Goofiness

Appraisers Blog

“…if you the appraiser are not required to inspect the property yourself, don’t you want to have a more detailed diagram of the home, i.e., a Floor Plan?” There’s been lots of discussion on various forums, classes, Facebook, blogs, podcasts, surveys, articles, etc., about the upcoming ‘demands’ by ONE of the GSE’s to measure using ANSI Standard Z765-2021, and by both GSE’s to provide a Floor Plan for certain assignments.

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The Venture Capital Partner: The King of Tech and Finance?

Brian DeChesare

Ask tech and healthcare bankers and many entrepreneurs what they really want, and they’ll often cite venture capital as their long-term goal. Or, more specifically, they want to become Venture Capital Partners. The VC Partner is arguably the best “senior job” in finance: you sit on a private island atop a pile of cash, altcoins, and NFTs…. …you drink piña coladas served to you by mermaids and unicorns….

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Does Your Business Barter?

Machen McChesney

Here are some facts you should know. In today’s economy, many small businesses are strapped for cash. They may find it beneficial to barter or trade for goods and services instead of paying cash for them. Bartering is the oldest form of trade, and the internet has made it easier to engage with other businesses. But if your business gets involved in bartering, be aware that the fair market value of goods that you receive in bartering is taxable income.

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Author Talks: Why your boss may indeed be a psychopath

Mckinsey and Company

Brian Klaas, who spoke to some of the world’s most corrupt people, says we need to rethink the way we select our leaders.

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Thinking of Selling Your Company? Here’s Why You Should Hire an Advisor

Butcher Joseph & Co.

In today’s competitive market, many business owners receive unsolicited offers. With a competitive offer in hand, it may be tempting to try to negot. The post Thinking of Selling Your Company? Here’s Why You Should Hire an Advisor appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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Are Employer-Provided COVID-19 Testing and Vaccines Subject to ERISA?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: Our company is considering offering COVID-19 testing and vaccinations to employees at our offices. Will this arrangement be considered an ERISA plan? ANSWER: Whether a program offering COVID-19 testing, vaccinations, or both is subject to ERISA depends on how it is structured and how it operates. In general, an arrangement is an ERISA welfare benefit plan if it is a plan, fund, or program established or maintained by an employer to provide ERISA-listed benefits (including medical ben

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Data Privacy in 2022: What You Need to Know

Machen McChesney

Millions of people are unaware of how their personal data is being collected, used, or shared in our increasingly digital society. As a business, it’s more important than ever to have a data privacy strategy to protect customers and employees and remain compliant with applicable regulations.

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How business operations can respond to price increases: A CEO guide

Mckinsey and Company

Companies need better tools to tackle rising prices. CEOs can look for them across their business operations.

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Discovery’s Shareholders Approve a Merger with WarnerMedia

NYT M&A

When the merger is complete, the newly formed Warner Bros. Discovery will be one of the largest media companies in the United States.