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Understanding Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Their Tax Implications

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) are increasingly becoming a go-to choice for companies to reward and retain their employees. If you’ve received RSUs, you might be wondering how they work and, more importantly, how they’re taxed. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about RSUs and their tax implications.

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Asset Sale vs Stock Sale

Asset Sale vs Stock Sale: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know When Acquiring a Business

When buying a business, one of the key decisions you’ll face is whether to structure the deal as an asset sale vs stock sale. This choice can significantly impact both the buyer and the seller, particularly in terms of taxes and liabilities.    Understanding the nuances of each option will help you make an informed

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Sell-side quality of earnings

Sell-Side Quality of Earnings Report and 6 Reasons to Get One

When selling a small business, two crucial factors significantly impact the purchase price:

Earnings:
The amount of earnings your company generates is a key determinant, typically measured as Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA). A sell-side quality of earnings analysis presents an opportunity to enhance both the quantity and quality of these earnings.

EBITDA can be increased by identifying adjustments to your financials that a new buyer should not anticipate incurring. This includes one-time expenses or events, personal expenses that the owner ran through the business, or the normalization of recent changes to business operations.

When the buyer is performing due diligence they are going to be looking for adjustments that will favor them. However, they are not going to point out to you adjustments that will be in your favor it’s up to you to do that.

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Search Funds

A Guide to Search Funds In ETA

If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur but don’t think a startup is right for you, a search fund could be your answer.

Entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) is a compelling pathway to realize your business ownership goals and own an established business. Search funds provide the financial vehicle to make that dream a reality.

In this article, we’ll provide an overview of search funds, contrast different models, how to start one, and shed light on the appeal, challenges, and trends surrounding them.

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