The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2022

In many cases, your advisor will identify key employees and create a business plan to help you find a buyer and negotiate the best price possible. However, you should be aware that some potential buyers may back out of the deal during due diligence. Identifying key employees. Creating a business plan. Finding a buyer.

Merger 128

Merger Acquisition Due Diligence Valuation 128

YoungUpstarts

MAY 17, 2019

They make all the sales. The employees depend on their expertise and training. The opportunity: Use this as a negotiating point when bargaining for the deal. If the business IS the business owner, then that person needs to be part of the deal. The diligence: Interview customers, vendors, and employees.

Due Diligence 185

Due Diligence Forecast Deal Structure Valuation 185

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JUNE 27, 2011

ME: Sure, but maybe that competitor would further validate and grow the market, which could increase your sales and make you even more attractive to a buyer! HIM: Yeah, in fact one of my best employees doesn’t like [big company] and has threatened to leave if we do it, which would make it hard to continue this growth.

Sales 235

Sales Term Sheet Stock Deal Structure 235