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Proper Due Diligence: The “Other” List

YoungUpstarts

Obviously it is already established, operating on a model that is at least somewhat successful, and provides a proven service to a dependable customer base. The task of vetting a business prior to a potential purchase is referred to as due diligence. Hire a CPA. Efficiency is essential.

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Revenue Recognition’s Effect On M&A

YoungUpstarts

A change in revenue recognition means a change in the due diligence process, specifically accounting diligence, modeling, quality of earnings and cost of integration. Understanding these changes is critical for companies looking to successfully navigate the landscape of M&A in the future.

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Business Prenup: What To Do Before You Start A Company With A Partner

YoungUpstarts

A CPA provides input on tax structure and metrics, and assists with due diligence related to your industry. You need to ask questions and perform due diligence before you invest substantial time and money. Protect your company’s customers, employees and intellectual property. Ask tough questions.

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[INTERVIEW] Mark Attanasio, Toronto Financial Services Executive, Managing Partner Of Hillcrest Merchant Partners

YoungUpstarts

It’s taken the Toronto executive from the world of Big 3 Accounting (as a CPA with PricewaterhouseCoopers in his early career) to Investment Banking(National Bank Financial) and capital markets (co-founding Eight Capital after leading the management buyout of Dundee Capital Markets). Dealing with the unknown can also be daunting.

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Creating a successful business

The Startup Magazine

A successful CPA with a large international business recently revealed to me that when she retires she wants to become a florist. Do due diligence. Once you have done your due diligence, offer your product or service and see if it’s well-received amongst potential customers. Launching a new business.

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How I Started, Grew & Sold An E-commerce Business For Quarter Million Dollars ($250,000) – Part 2

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

Because our customers were mainly resellers, they typically bought each product in large volumes. What started to happen frequently as we grew was that customer D would order 20 pieces of A, 15 of B and 10 of C. First, we were not able to fulfill the entire order and therefore have an unhappy customer.

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16 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Make Bold Decisions

Hearpreneur

The decisions you make can make or break the future of a business hence due diligence is necessary before making bold decisions. Customer expectations have shifted, partly because of the sheer amount of information they have at their fingertips, as have the competitiveness of the industry as a whole. Photo Credit: Dr Gavn Chan.