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Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Independent Sponsor Series: A Conversation with Alexander Foshager and John Mensing of Monroe Street Partners (Part One)

Below is his conversation with Alexander Foshager and John Mensing at Monroe Street Partners (MSP), a Chicago-based investment firm that partners with family and founder-owned, lower-middle market businesses across the...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Project W: Leveraging AI to Do More Good Work (and Less Busy Work) 

Project W recently hosted the second Founder Fundamentals webinar for program alumnae —"Leveraging AI to Do More Good Work and Less Busy Work." Led by Nicole Kerson and Collected Company, the webinar offered a fresh and...more

Offit Kurman

Grow or Go: Handling Uncertain Times with Purpose

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If there is one thing that is certain in today’s business landscape, it is that we are in a time of extreme volatility. Markets are fluctuating daily, tariffs are on and off, interest rates remain high, and there is global...more

IR Global

Due Diligence when buying an accounting business

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What is Due Diligence? Due diligence is a thorough investigation service of a business by a potential buyer, to establish value, assets, liabilities, potential and the associated risks....more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Independent Sponsor Series: Ryan Sullivan of North Park Group Discusses the M&A Outlook and Offers Advice to Business Owners and...

To help businesses, investors, and deal professionals better understand the evolving independent sponsor landscape, Robert Connolly – a partner in LP’s Corporate Practice Group and leader of LP’s Independent Sponsor team –...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Innovation in Compliance: LeadHERship with Linda Fisk

Innovation comes in many areas and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers and creators in the...more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Independent Sponsor Series: A Conversation with Ryan Sullivan on North Park Group’s Unique Background and Long-Term Strategy (Part...

To help businesses, investors, and deal professionals better understand the evolving independent sponsor landscape, Robert Connolly – a partner in LP’s Corporate Practice Group and leader of LP’s Independent Sponsor team –...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Brewpub Conversions in Minnesota: A Narrow Path for M&A Transactions in the Brewery Industry

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These are not good times for Minnesota’s brewing industry. Seemingly every time one opens the paper or goes online, there’s news of another longstanding Minnesota craft brewery closing its doors. Tin Whiskers, Burning...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

Fractional or Part Time CEO or CFO

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What are fractional executive services? Do you need a fractional or part-time CEO or CFO? How would your small to mid-sized business profit from a fractional C-level executive?...more

IR Global

How proactive restructuring can save your business

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Financial difficulties can creep up on a business when least expected. Whether it’s due to market shifts, unexpected costs, or operational setbacks, many businesses find themselves at a crossroads: How do we turn this around...more

Burr & Forman

Strategic Planning in Uncertain Times: A Guide for International Businesses Looking to Expand in the United States

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“If there’s one thing that’s certain in business, it’s uncertainty.” - Stephen Covey - While uncertainty is uncomfortable, you can chose to either run from the uncertainty, pause and do nothing, or seize the moment. In...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

Operating Business Development Companies: A Brief Overview

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Business development companies (“BDCs”) were created by Congress in 1980 to serve as closed-end, venture capital funds for retail investors by financing small to mid-sized U.S. private companies. Since about 2004, BDC...more

Jaburg Wilk

It’s So Important to Have Hard Conversations

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Many times, when a new client walks into my office, they’re avoiding something. Maybe it’s a tough conversation with a business partner, a challenging negotiation with a vendor, or that dreaded discussion about succession...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

Many Business Owners Undervalue Accounting

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Why do many business owners undervalue accounting and the profound financial impact it can have on your business operations and profit? Business in 2025 moves at an incredible rate of speed, and the complexities of managing...more

Hutchison PLLC

How Happiness Drives Business Success: Leadership Lessons from Grace Ueng

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What if the key to success isn’t just hard work, but true happiness? On this episode of Founder Shares, Grace Ueng, founder and CEO of Savvy Growth, shares how happiness and business leadership go hand in hand. As a...more

Offit Kurman

Every M&A Transaction Is a “Big Deal”

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M&A over the last number of years has been “hot.” Despite slower-than-expected first quarter, we are anticipating another strong year for sell-side M&A. With stories of success, however, certain assumptions tend to follow. ...more

IR Global

Optimism in the face of uncertainty

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How can proactive risk management strategies help businesses navigate regulatory and economic uncertainties? Typically, crisis planning involves the management of many sorts of risks. No matter what industry, you should...more

Offit Kurman

The Entrepreneur's Journey with Kass and Mike Lazerow

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In this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide, host Candace Dellacona welcomes entrepreneurial power couple Kass and Mike Lazerow. They discuss their book Shoveling $h!t: A Love Story, which details how to...more

Jaburg Wilk

Working Hard is a Requirement but Not a Guaranty of Success

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Let me tell you something about success that many people want to ignore – effort and working hard is not enough. I’ve spent my career practicing law and seen countless businesses rise and fall. Through this view I’ve noticed...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

Tuning up your business

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It's human nature to take the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" attitude, which extends to allowing areas of your business to evolve and develop without scrutiny. This is why tuning up your business is an essential part of...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

ESG Regulations: Legal Requirements for Modern Businesses

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In 2023, over 76% of the largest U.S. companies identified climate-related risks in their corporate disclosures, a 68% increase from the previous year. These companies publish Environmental, Social, and Governance reports in...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Preventing Employee Litigation: Proactive Legal Strategies

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Every year, Forbes estimates a staggering 36% to 53% of small businesses are affected by business litigation. This statistic highlights the importance of taking proactive measures to set the foundation for a thriving...more

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Trademarks: Essential Protection for Smaller Companies

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Trademarks play a crucial role in safeguarding the interests of smaller companies, Todd M. Nosher and Lucian C. Chen shed light on this vital topic in their latest video, emphasizing the importance of early trademark...more

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Estate Planning for Founders - Part II: Planning with Qualified Small Business Stock

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This is the second of a four-part series focusing on estate planning fundamentals for founders. This article will address an important topic for owners of Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) as defined in Section 1202 of...more

Hutchison PLLC

The Force is Strong with this One – Success and Paying it Forward with Co-Founder of ChannelAdvisor and Spiffy Scot Wingo

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Do you remember when it was rare to have a computer at home? For Scot Wingo, growing up in Aiken, South Carolina, having a computer wasn't just a luxury—it was a unique advantage that would shape his entrepreneurial journey....more

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