Other

Overcoming Your Company’s Past Financial Negatives: A 4-Step Process

Dessert Wind

Everybody has a past. And so does every business. For some of us, that’s a good thing. Our past is … For most of... Read more
July 14, 2015 / By Stern Ventures / Comments 0

Other

The Perfect-Pitch Formula: 3 Ingredients

GGB

Oren Klaff’s believes he can “Pitch Anything.” At least, that’s what the title of his best-selling book claims. ... Read more
July 14, 2015 / By Stern Ventures / Comments 0

Biz Dev

The 5 Keys to Strategic Downstream Business Development

Meeting

In the world of business, there’s no such thing as a stagnant company. No growth is negative growth. Why? Because ... Read more
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Liquidity

Liquidity … Without Waiting for an IPO or M&A Event

Exit

One of the biggest growing pain for a company is shareholder fatigue. What is “shareholder fatigue?” Previously ent... Read more
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LBO/MBO

How to Spot the Wrong Investment Partner: 7 Red Flags

Cactus

This post will essentially be a smaller version of the “A Guide to Finding the Right Investment Partner: Your Ideal 10-Poin... Read more
July 14, 2015 / By Stern Ventures / Comments 0

M&A

Mergers & Acquisitions Made Simple: 3 Rounds

Suit

Mergers and acquisitions are scary words. Why? Because … the process is overwhelming. With so many moving parts, stak... Read more
July 14, 2015 / By Stern Ventures / Comments 0

Capital Raising

What Is Your Business Worth? A Nonsense Guide to Valuation

Business

So, how do you uncover -- and defend -- the value of your business? Here’s where I’d love for you to share with me wha... Read more
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Capital Raising

Competitive Bidding: How to Get Decision Makers Fighting Over Your Business

competition 2

Competition is the cornerstone of any business. And what drives competition is simple: supply and demand. This means, if y... Read more
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Capital Raising

The “Cost” of Capital: What You Need to Know about Financing Your Growth

Towers

The old saying is true, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” And nowhere is this more true than when it comes to... Read more
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Capital Raising

How Much is Enough? Setting Your Ideal Capital-Raising Goal

Coins

Two of the most common pitfalls business owners face when raising capital are asking for too much money … or asking for too... Read more
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