The acquisition of The Huffington Post by AOL has generated hundreds of expert views on the matter. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, in general, show mixed results. Despite making sense on an Excel spreadsheet, many M&A transactions are plagued by problems.
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Does the AOL-Huffington Post Deal Make Sense?
Posted by sannwood under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 5018 days ago
How 3 Simple Changes Saved My Business $44,000
Posted by sannwood under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 5023 days ago
At the end of 2009, my company was faced with the prospect of a very challenging 2010. We had taken measures to align our investment and operating expenditures with our expected sales, but I felt it wasn’t enough. It was important to squeeze out as much waste while we still had the freedom to do
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Bootstrapping Your Business: An OPEN Forum Guide
Posted by sannwood under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 5030 days ago
Few businesses have the luxury of taking on venture capital, angel investments, or other external funding when they are getting off the ground. So for the majority of entrepreneurs, bootstrapping with personal funds is the only way. Here, OPEN Forum experts share best practices and other words of w
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The Language of Accounting
Posted by sannwood under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 5031 days ago
Did you ever look at a set of financial statements and wonder what it all meant? Would you like to know how to get more value out of the information? You’re not alone. Many business owners find that learning to read, truly understand, and benefit from their financial statements is a challenge.
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The Most Important Ratio for Your Business
Posted by sannwood under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 5035 days ago
I recently had dinner with a group of fellow business owners to exchange war stories and share our opinions on the current state of the economy. I asked the group what they thought was the most important financial ratio to calculate for a young, growing business. Several members of the group argued
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10 Tips from Bootstrapping Entrepreneurs
Posted by sannwood under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 5036 days ago
When you're bootstrapping, money is tight -- but that doesn't mean that there aren't plenty of ways to get the full value of your business's resources. These 10 tips from bootstrapping entrepreneurs can help you get started.
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9 Real Estate Clauses to Watch Out For
Posted by sannwood under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 5042 days ago
A real estate clause for a property I was investigating gave me sticker shock. I could easily calculate and understand the present value of a stream of loan payments for purchased space, and its comparison to monthly rental amounts on leased space. What surprised me was that the add-on charges alon
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Beware Big Changes in 1099 Reporting Rules
Posted by sannwood under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 5045 days ago
One thing we as small business people can count on is that, no matter what year it is, there will be changes in the tax law for that year. And this year is no different, only it’s worse. Much worse.
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Who Should Handle Your Business Finances?
Posted by sannwood under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 5046 days ago
Every business has a Chief Financial Officer — the person who has overall responsibility for the financial management of the company. In your business, that person might be you! In a new business, it is not uncommon for the owner to take on all of these duties, but eventually you’ll need to start d
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The Politically Incorrect Guide to Venture Capital
Posted by sannwood under FinanceFrom http://www.openforum.com 5051 days ago
Looking for venture capital for your Internet company? If you’re white, between the ages of 35 and 44, and a former CEO or company founder, a recent report by CB Insights suggests you have a better chance than most. Keep in mind that figures lie and coincidence does not imply causation. That said,
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