due diligence
4 Questions All Business Owners Need to Answer to Have a Successful Exit Plan
The more time you have to plan your exit, the more successful it will be. But how can business owners prepare themselves for this tremendous life change? These are the big-picture questions that business owners must reflect on to achieve their goals and prepare for the next phase of life.
A Contentious Election is Coming. Here's How to Process Your Options This Election Season
We all have our opinions, but most people have done little to no research on their candidate's actual beliefs. As this contentious election continues to heat up, it's time to gather intelligence, not act on emotions.
Never Reveal These 3 Things If You Want to Sell Your Business Successfully, Startup Attorney Warns
Mergers and acquisitions are complex and a majority of them fail. Here's what a successful M&A deal looks like; some of the reasons that deals fall apart; why founders should be careful when speaking to potential buyers; and why they should be careful about sharing information before the deal goes through.
5 Ways to Avoid Unfair Business Practices While Protecting Your Business and Customers
Building your business on a firm, fair and ethical foundation helps reduce risk and protect your brand over the long haul.
Don't Make These 5 Risky Franchise Ownership Mistakes
Skip these first-timer errors to avoid a franchise fiasco.
Don't Fall For These Tricks: 5 Things You Shouldn't Do When Selling a Business
With careful planning and attention to detail, you can maximize the value of your business and ensure a smooth transition for all involved parties when you sell your company. Here's how.
Investors Can Safeguard Their Money By Focusing on One Crucial Step
You wouldn't buy a house without inspecting it first, right? Investing in businesses shouldn't be any different.
Cómo los inversionistas pueden volver a lo básico durante la recalibración de los mercados
Los tiempos han cambiado y la reducción en los volúmenes de capital de riesgo en los ecosistemas ha generado que los inversionistas sean mucho más cautelosos, sobre todo cuando se asoma la posibilidad de una recesión global.
The 4 Biggest Red Flags to Look for When Buying a Business
If you are thinking of becoming an entrepreneur by acquisition, keep these critical due diligence red flags in mind when trying to find the skeletons in the company closet.
Is the SPAC Boom Dead?
Special-purpose acquisition companies seem to be entering a slow period. Is the end here, or is it just a glitch?
Due Diligence, Digitized: Dubai-Based Startup Diligend Is Working Towards Simplifying Decision-Making For Investors Through Its Centralized Platform
A part of in5's community of startups in Dubai, the firm offers fund due diligence for investors and consultants, monitoring of fund managers, as well as research management and customer relationship management.
5 Tips for Navigating the Entrepreneur/Investor Relationship
In a tug of war of interests, it's important that both sides maintain perspective. Read on for five insights into how an entrepreneur should play the game.
Connecting The Dots: The Pros And Cons Of Virtual Due Diligence
"In many ways, for the VC world, the pandemic is business as usual. Innovation never sleeps, and neither does the money that funds it."
4 Tips for Simplifying Due Diligence (and Why It's Even Needed)
It might not be the sexiest of entrepreneurial tasks, but as your business grows, hands down, it's one of the most important.
Common Legal Terminologies All Entrepreneurs Must Know
A basic understanding of the law or even few basic legal words can put entrepreneurs in a better position during negotiations