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Buying an existing business can be a great way to get started in an industry – but you need to be conscious of how the purchase is structured. Two common approaches involve buying the company’s assets and purchasing its shares. Either way, you can end up in control of...

Mergers can help companies grow rapidly or introduce new goods or services that neither business could have provided on its own. When two businesses combine their operations and resources, they may become more efficient or profitable. Months of research and...

When a company goes through a merger, it sometimes creates redundancies among the staff. There are often overlapping roles. For instance, two businesses may both have needed a front office staff or an HR manager when they were operating independently. But if one...

Mergers are complex business transactions wherein two companies combine their operations. The process can be beneficial when it is successful, but mergers can easily fail without adequate preparation. Countless possible hurdles exist for business leaders attempting to...

If you own a business in Minnesota, you may think about selling someday. You might worry if your financial records are incomplete or outdated. Many small businesses focus more on daily work than on detailed reports. Even with limited numbers, buyers will still expect...

Mergers and acquisitions often focus on big numbers, strategic plans and public announcements. But beneath all that, something quieter and more human can unfold: employee resistance. It is not loud or obvious. No protests or heated meetings. Just silence, hesitation...

There are many ways for a business to expand, and a merger is one popular route. A merger involves two companies combining to form a new single entity. Often, a larger business will buy a smaller company.  While mergers are not guaranteed to work, they can bring...