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News: We often get asked questions about UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference) numbers. There is a lot of misunderstanding about what a UTR is and what it isn’t. For example, did you know that having a UTR does not necessarily mean someone is self-employed? Read on to find out more about what a UTR does and doesn’t mean. https://lnkd.in/eqh-g8jb

Ever notice how 'CFBR (Commenting for Better Reach)' has become the new way to say, 'Hey, hiring managers, I’m here and totally available for evaluation'? 👀 It’s like an unspoken code, right? Forget the résumé, portfolio, or skills – the real trick is dropping that ‘CFBR’ to showcase how well you can comment! It’s almost like saying, 'You can totally discuss this job with me, but only if I get enough likes on my comment.' 😂 So next time you see CFBR, just remember: it's not just about reach – it's about showcasing those commenting skills too! 🎯 #JobHuntHumor #CommentForBetterReachOrAttention?"

Counteroffer is commonplace. Meaning, most people have heard of the phrase. But what does it represent to the acquisition process?? Counteroffer indicates an opportunity and a hurdle. The opportunity is represented as being the next step before reaching an agreement. The hurdle represents not reaching an agreement unless the Counteroffer is accepted. Perspective: When reviewing initial offers here are a few quick considerations... Price & Terms: price is the amount someone is willing to pay and terms are how the amount is going to be paid. Both are relevant and should be considered independently of each other. Timelines: are the timelines presented considered to be reasonable? For example, as a business owner who is actively "on market", it's not recommended to agree to a longer period of exclusivity than needed. Funding Source: how is the buyer planning to fund the purchase? The answer to this question should be considered when responding to the initial offer. As a business owner, this is where having the right intermediary in your corner can make a million dollar difference. Sometimes the service you pay for really comes down to objectivity.

Our Managing Partner Michael Moritz was recently interviewed by Bernhard Schwetzler, Chair of Financial Management at the HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management. The interview was part of a series sponsored by HHL’s CCTPE | Center for Corporate Transactions and Private Equity on “Doing Business and Doing M&A in Difficult Economic Conditions”. Watch the video to hear Michael’s insights into how macroeconomic tailwinds have altered the manner of M&A dealmaking, with a deep dive into earn outs. Plus, you will learn about the one book Michael recommends to every aspiring tech investment banker! #carlsquare #mergersandacquisitions #earnout #hhl

We know that offsites can be tricky to organize, especially the first one 🤷♂️🤷♀️. That’s why we’ve prepared this guide on what to do before, during, and after one! 🤩 So if you are planning to do an offsite but struggling with where to start, our new blog post will help you do it step by step! 🪜. Read it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-kk632b

Honored to write a short piece for this latest issue of Nonprofit Quarterly, "The Corporate Capture of Higher Education." Please check out the whole issue!

Times are challenging in M&A; in our recent blog of CCTPE | Center for Corporate Transactions and Private Equity I had the opportunity to talk to Michael Moritz, a true expert in midcap M&A, about the current situation on the mid-market and on whether and if so: how #earnouts may help to overcome some of the problems in dealmaking. HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management; HHL Venture Capital Club

Had a total blast discussing the myriad outside-of-the-box use cases I've explored over the years across Japan at the intersection of akiya and culture. Boxing gyms, hacker spaces, saunas, luxury renovations, and much more, with the right approach and resources, akiya can almost literally become just about anything you can dream of. #Japan #Akiya #RealEstate #Property #Lifestyles #RuralJapan #Inaka #Wellness #Fitness #HealthAndWellness #Health #AlternativeLifestyles #AlternativeInvestments

Please join me in Edinburgh in two weeks' time. I'm chairing The Quoted Companies Alliance panel discussion on all things markets and governance. We have an excellent speaker line-up. What do quoted companies need to thrive? We're listening and learning, and eager to campaign for members right across the UK. Thanks CMS UK and Computershare UK for hosting this event. #networking #growthcapital #investment #smallcaps #midcaps #publicequity #edinburgh #scotland #financialservices #shares #ukeconomy #corporategovernance

Research shows the benefits of information, advice, guidance, mocks to the success of candidates so this is an important resource to improve performance as well as myth busting. Don’t let perception be a barrier to progression. Good to see how this research through Uplift has been used and the resource is now in place to ensure people can perform at their best.