By Kevin Jessop
Entrepreneurs are optimists and always see the glass half full. Being an optimist does not require that an entrepreneur ignore risks. Good risk management prevents the alligator in the swamp from taking the company down. A person may […]
By Tara Haskins
We’ve all heard that the average consumer sees 4,000 to 10,000 ads a day, whether they realize it or not. The Italian-branded coffee cup at a gas station. The Swiss Alps image on the side of a water bottle. […]
MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) today released the 2019 Utah 100, its annual list of the fastest-growing companies in Utah. MWCN released the Utah 100 companies in alphabetical order today, but will release the rankings in numerical order at the 25thannual […]
By Steven C. Avis
The scene is nearly picturesque. The sun’s golden rays dance playfully over the clear, blue ocean water as it sets low on the horizon. An Adirondack chair is nestled low in the white sand just out of […]
By Clair A. Rood Jr.
Private equity groups around the country have lots of money but limited opportunities to spend it. This may not garner sympathy from the average American citizen; however, the record high estimate of $500 billion to $1.5 […]
By Jason Reading
Many entrepreneurs struggle with the process of finding a good capital partner. As if nailing the perfect pitch and generating investor interest weren’t enough work, there are a host of considerations when evaluating potential partners beyond just valuation […]
By JB Henriksen
WHAT GOES INTO A VALUATION?
The valuation of a business may seem complex, but it always boils down to this: the value of a business is the amount a buyer is willing to pay a seller. While the concept […]
By Todd Reece & Spencer Crichett
Several years ago our firm published an article in the Deal Flow Report regarding sandbagging provisions, and tips for buyers and sellers in M&A transactions. Since that article was published, there have been recent developments […]
SALT LAKE CITY—May 3, 2019—Utah companies raised 64.2% more in capital transactions in 2018 than the year before despite conducting 31 fewer deals, according to the 24th annual Deal Flow Report, released today by the MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN). The […]
SALT LAKE CITY – Feb. 19, 2019 – MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) today recognized Fred Lampropoulos, chairman, founder and CEO of Merit Medical Systems, as its 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year. Each year, MWCN recognizes a Utah entrepreneur who has […]