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When’s the Best Time to Start a Plan for the Sale of a Business?
John is very excited. He’s just begun his manufacturing company, he’s got his first customers, hired employees, and delivered his first orders. The business seems to be on its way to success. Selling his company is the last thing on his mind. But why? When...
April 10, 2018
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The Loudest Voice About the Sale of Your Company
Who gets a say when it’s time to sell your company? In the case of many businesses, some or all of these people have input about the sale of a business. How does a business owner handle all these potential interest groups? With care and...
March 13, 2018
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Tax Reform and Value: What business owners need to know.
Is your business worth more – or less – in 2018? Now that the Tax Cut and Jobs Act is law, what now? Because these rules affect the value of your business, every business owner needs to be aware of these important changes. Overall, companies...
February 1, 2018
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Fresh Pasta Holiday Fun for the Team
The Quist Team had a great time learning the art of fresh pasta as we shared in a homemade meal at Boulders Food Lab for Christmas 2017. Here are some photos of the fun!
January 5, 2018
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3 Valuation Metrics to Help You Exit Your Business on Top
When Ken, a successful Colorado business owner, decided to exit his company he wasn’t sure what the options were, nor where to get direction. As he started to make these life-altering decisions, he and his wife were operating out of fear. They had a lot...
September 6, 2017
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How to Defend Against IRS Valuation Audits
Tax season is quickly approaching, and fear of an audit may be on the minds of some of your clients. While most IRS audits are unlikely (1 in 100), clients filing valuations with estate tax returns are very likely. “This is the I.R.S.’s last whack...
August 22, 2017
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Increase Your Client’s Business Value
Mike’s client froze when he asked, “Have you thought about retirement and what that might look like for your business?” He inquired because the last tax season had raised a few red flags. There seemed to be a discrepancy between his client’s expectations and the...
August 7, 2017
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3 Steps to Skyrocket Your Company Value Using Brand Expansion
Mo Siegel started Celestial Seasonings in 1969 by hand-picking wild herbs in the mountains of Boulder, Colorado. He turned the herbs into tea, then sold his blends to local health food stores. Quickly the Celestial brand gained traction. It became known as the “tea that’s...
July 14, 2017