By Val Hale
Utah has one of the best economies in the nation. The state is currently ranked No.2 for “Best State for Business” by Forbes magazine and has been ranked No. 1 six out of the last nine years. One of […]
By David G. Angerbauer
As part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a new tax incentive program was created to encourage economic development in distressed communities. Within these communities, specific “qualified opportunity zones” or “opportunity zones” were designated by the […]
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. […]
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 […]