Utah Reaches Record Financial Transaction Value, According to MountainWest Capital Network Deal Flow Report
-Total deal number down, but technology and software continue to lead financial transactions in Utah, with the state building a strong funding pipeline for the future-
MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) released its 26th annual Deal Flow Report, […]
A Few Common M&A Tax Strategies to Keep on Your Radar
By Layne T. Smith & Niels A. Bybee
Business owners who are looking to successfully exit from their business through a merger or sale transaction face many important decisions that can affect the tax treatment of gains from an exit transaction. Decisions that […]
How Asset-Based Lending Buoys Business Flexibility Through Ups and Downs
By Justin Gordon
Amid the longest economic expansion in U.S. history and strong employment growth, businesses might rationalize resting on laurels when it comes to their liquidity. But with many of the traditional economic indicators and fundamentals in unprecedented territory, a […]
Choosing an Insurance Broker
By Ryan Olsen & Todd Smith
Selecting an insurance broker to partner with is about more than just hiring someone to handle your insurance. When you are choosing a broker, you need to look for someone who will approach the insurance marketplace […]
Two Sides of The Same Coin: The Commonality Between Great Intellectual Property Attorneys & Capital Investors That Businesses Should Care About
By Michael Katz & Paxton Lewis
J.D. and M.B.A. degrees represent a shiny bullet point on an intellectual property attorney’s or capital investor’s resume. But it is the capacity for continued curiosity and learning which provides the backbone for either’s success.
For IP […]
Transition Planning For Business Owners
By Cameron Cole
The short-term demands of running a business often distracts business owners from the long-term importance of developing a comprehensive transition plan. This includes proper planning for protecting and preserving the future of their business.
For business owners, the goal of […]
Four Big Mistakes Owners Make When Selling Their Business
By Mark Abell & David Stahl
According to the NFIB Business Optimism Index, business owner optimism in 2020 remains well above the long-term average, as owners expect to see another year of sales and earnings growth. Combined with financing readily available at […]
New Tax Rules for Cryptocurrency
By Scott S. Frederickson
Urgent:
The IRS is taking special interest in virtual currencies. Starting with the 2019 tax year, on every Form 1040 we must answer the question: “At any time during the tax year, have you ever received, sold, sent, exchanged […]
Family Offices: Potential Buyers for Your Business?
By Paul Skeen & Amber Ferrie
There are a number of different buyer groups to consider when selling your business. Typically, they fall into one of two categories:
Strategic buyers.
These buyers typically buy 100% of your business and assume responsibility for it.
Financial buyers.
These types […]