Articles By Dave Kauppi

Sam Zell, multibillionaire founder of Equity Residential (EQR) has approached the sale of his business the right way. Sellers of privately held businesses can learn a great deal from his approach. This article explores his process.

If you have ever been a victim of a minority shareholder squeeze out, the experience is a nightmare. You seemingly have no viable options. This article discusses a possible solution.

A buyer visit is a very important step before receiving a letter of intent. Do not view it as a simple show-and-tell corporate tour. It is your chance to position your company in the best light to drive purchase price. It is also your chance to gather valuable information on the buyer in order for you to make yoru selling decision.

If you are selling your business and it is a C Corp, the tax consequences of an asset sale as opposed to a stock sale can be punishing. All else being equal, push for the stock sale. This article discusses the tax treatment of both transaction forms.

A last minute change in the terms of a business sale can often cause it to blow up. That is costly and unfortunately far too common. This article discusses how to deal with it.

This article discusses strategies that smaller healthcare companies or technology based companies can employ to allow their customers to buy from them.

When you sell your business, the method of selling can have a major impact on your selling price. This article discusses the various selling methods and the relative values that result.

If you are considering the sale of your healthcare business, engaging an M&A Advisor can help you drive the maximum transaction value with the least amount of risk.

Venture Capital is the prize that many entrepreneurs seek, but what are your odds of success. In this article a technology focused investment banker shares his views.

If you are seeking venture capital your odds of raising outside capital are below 3%. This article discusses a program that can dramatically improve your odds.

Owners of businesses that are machinery and equipment intensive can get burned on taxes in an Asset Sale of their business through depreciation recapture.

There are two broad categories of professionals that engage in business sales business brokers and merger and acquisition advisors. What should the seller be looking for? This article will discuss the type of services offered by both groups and help the business seller decide which professional to use.

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How the mind's interpretations of events affect the body.

Summer Obervations About Rest and Guidance

How living a fuller life promotes better rest and relaxation.

How to make better life choices, but asking yourself what you really want out of life.

A look at marriage today and the balancing of responsibility to make it work.

How to get our bodies out of a stagnant rut, due to stress and overwork.