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Banks love collateral and for a very simple reason.  If you have collateral, then the bank has something it can take if you fail to repay your loan.  At its heart, collateral is a remarkably simple concept.  However, unfortunately, many people who want to start a business lack it.  All of this leads us to the simple question, “Can I start a business without a collateral. 1. Try the SBA There are ways that you can start a business without

Since one often hears the term “fair value” or “fair market value,” it would be easy to assume that “fairness opinion” means the same thing.  A fairness opinion may be based to some degree on fair market value, but there the similarities end.  Assume that you are president of a family business and the other members are not active in the business, but are stockholders; or you are president of a privately held company that has several investors/stockholders.  The decision

Rigorous due diligence is vital for investors who want to validate their investment theories and assess a target’s long-term growth potential. Sellers face increasing pressure for discerning buyers, and the due diligence process can substantially slow a sale. Sell-side due diligence can shorten the time to closing, increase sale price, and foster trust and cooperation between a buyer and seller. Here are five ways to get the most out of this process: Assess Business Sale Timing Whether there is neutral,