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Proper Due Diligence: The “Other” List

YoungUpstarts

The task of vetting a business prior to a potential purchase is referred to as due diligence. Hire a CPA. First off, a CPA will save you time by doing the same work faster than you while providing a valuable third party perspective. Most speculators will find the due diligence process to be tedious at best.

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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). “I You also talk about challenges to entrepreneurs.

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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. Whether working a full-time job or a seasoned entrepreneur, it’s possible to launch a company that is both successful and beneficial to society—if you properly prepare. Do due diligence.

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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. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners how they make bold decisions and here are the responses. #1- Making bold decisions in this case requires due diligence. All entrepreneurs do.

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Beware The Consultant

infochachkie.com

Hands-on startup advice for emerging entrepreneurs. One of the best things about being an entrepreneur is that there are no rules. One of the worst things about being an entrepreneur is that there are no rules. The lack of rules and structure causes many entrepreneurs to work incessantly. John is a CPA and holds an M.B.A.

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How to Become Your Own Boss in 2015 (Webinar Recap)

Up and Running

I had the opportunity to speak with Melinda Emerson, the “SmallBizLady” and America’s #1 small business expert, who took the opportunity to share with us her proven, step-by-step method to transition from employee to entrepreneur. When you are an entrepreneur you kill for your dinner every day.

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50+ Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

Hearpreneur

businessname #business #entrepreneur #startup #name #compilation #instagram #ceoblognation #blog #newblog #blogpost #livetoday. After doing some due diligence, we decided to go with Honest Agency and we haven’t looked back since. Having a brand behind a strong title can make all the difference in the world.

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