Separating Unicorns from Horses: Why Most Billion Dollar Startups are Overvalued
Upon close examination, most startups with valuations in excess of $1 billion, known as unicorns, turn out to be pretty horses in disguise. A recent study performed by professors at Stanford University and the University of British Columbia found that without the use...
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Why Business Valuations Make or Break Exit Planning
Exit planning is not something that should be undertaken in an afternoon. Ideally, it is a multi-year process. Whether you are gearing up for a sale, or preparing to pass your business along to the next generation, it is imperative to fully understand your business’...
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Planning is Key When Preparing for a Business Sale
Entrepreneurs and business owners do themselves a disservice by moving towards a sale too hastily. If you have decided it is time to sell your business, the last thing you should do is actually list it. At least, not if you would like to get the best return on your...
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Technology Can Be a Value Driver for Your Business
Executives involved in succession planning are well-versed in the business of maximizing a firm’s value prior to potential sales. Profitability is always the name of the game, causing leadership to double down on the usual suspects: winning more new clients and...
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How Valuable is Intellectual Property, Exactly
In today’s knowledge economy, intellectual property (IP) truly fuels economic growth. IP includes assets such as copyrights, patents, trademarks, licenses, proprietary technology, contracts, software, databases, R&D, and more. Today, in the United States, IP is worth...
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How the New Tax Law Affects the Future of Charitable Deductions
Congress introduced the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017 in modification of the Internal Revenue Code put into place in 1986. This new tax reform ushered in critical changes to the existing American tax code and, as a result, caused many taxpayers to question...
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The Challenges of Valuing Artificial Intelligence
One of the fastest growing, yet least understood, areas of the tech sector is artificial intelligence (AI). AI includes the development of computer systems that perform tasks which, up until recently, required human intelligence. This might include jobs dependent on...
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Power Plant Appraisals Under Deregulation
Deregulation has made the electric supply industry more competitive in a number of states. While not every state is deregulated, Congress and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) have paved the way for a more open marketplace and an increase in competition...
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Common Misconceptions About Intellectual Property Law
Intellectual property laws are complex, and these intricacies often lead to confusion for individuals and businesses. It behooves companies to understand intellectual property (IP) laws so they can properly protect their own IP, and understand their rights when it...
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Weighing the Pros and Cons of an 83(b) Election
Filing a 83(b) election tax form is beneficial for taxpayers that expect the value of certain stocks and securities to increase. If this step is taken and performed properly, employees and startup founders can pay taxes on the total fair market value of restricted...
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