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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

Work Hard, Play Hard: A Perspective on Life Balance

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In the competitive landscape of business, we often become consumed by working harder and longer than others as some type of badge of success. In the legal profession this comes in the form of billable hours, client demands,...more

IR Global

Preparing Your Business for a Successful Exit

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When I founded EmergeCounsel over a decade ago, my vision wasn’t just to create a law firm, it was to help entrepreneurs, like myself, build businesses that are not only sustainable but also primed for a future exit, should...more

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Understanding Arizona Benefit Corporations: A New Era of Business with Purpose

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In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, many companies are seeking ways to operate not just for profit, but also for a purpose. Arizona has embraced this movement through its recognition of Benefit Corporations, a...more

Benesch

Fee-Fallin’: Why “Tariff Fees” Are Not A Quick Fix to Offset New Costs

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In the wake of the Trump administration’s newly-imposed tariffs, many retailers are facing significant unanticipated cost increases across their supply chains, from raw materials, to manufacturing, to transporting goods...more

Fenwick & West LLP

GDC 2025: Takeaways for Games Startups and Developers

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This year’s Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco gave Fenwick’s Games Group an inside look at how triple-A publishers and indie studios alike are tackling the challenges that come with chilled market conditions...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Big Deals and Bigger Takeaways: The Future of Platform Franchisors

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Today is Day 1 of Franchise Times Dealmakers Week. The webinar series is serving up a week of can’t-miss conversations with top franchise leaders who are building platforms, scaling brands, and reshaping the future of...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

Opportune LLP

The Ultimate Guide for M&A Success: How People Power Deals

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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) often come with bold promises, streamlined operations, enhanced market share, and increased profitability. But here’s the hard truth: more often than not, these promises fall short. Studies show...more

Ankura

Metrics That Matter Revisited: Elevate Your Playbook

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Private Equity (PE) firms face pressure to deliver strong returns while managing downside risk. This necessitates a focus on performance metrics that measure value creation and overall health. However, the reporting shared by...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

King & Spalding

2025 M&A Outlook: Market Shake-Ups and Dealmaking Opportunities

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This report recaps significant M&A trends, developments and challenges from 2024 that will continue to play out over the next year, and highlights emerging market shake-ups and drivers. It provides key takeaways for...more

Burr & Forman

Managing Tariffs on Imported Alcoholic Beverages

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As we all know, the recent moves by the administration to increase tariffs on a variety of products, including alcoholic beverages, have raised a number of questions from importers and wholesalers on how to manage and, if...more

Stoel Rives LLP

TrendWatch: Navigating a New Era in M&A

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There’s a kind of silence that happens before a deal falls apart. It’s not dramatic. No slammed phones, no hostile emails. Just a slow drip of delays, caveats, and quiet rejections. It’s a familiar sound to anyone navigating...more

A&O Shearman

UK FCA feedback on responses to discussion paper on finance for positive sustainable change

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published feedback on the views it received in response to its discussion paper DP 23/1 on finance for positive sustainable change. The discussion paper included sections on a...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

What is an Integrated Business Services Partner?

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What is an integrated business services partner, and why is the integration of these important areas of expertise essential to your company's success?...more

Best Era

High Rates, Low Hours: The Future of Law Will Break Your Business Model

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For decades, law firm financial models have been built on a simple premise: people doing lots of work. The industry has functioned on the billable hour, where time is directly equated with money. It has become a universal...more

Ankura

Investing in the Future: Private Equity and Corporate Strategies in American Childcare

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The American childcare industry stands at a pivotal moment of transformation. The sector faces significant challenges including affordability concerns, staffing shortages, and operational inefficiencies. These challenges,...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Growing Your Closely Held Business Through Acquisition: Making the Winning Bid

Successful business owners know one tried-and-true method to grow and scale is through acquisition. In today’s competitive and complex marketplace, the competition is fierce for businesses with a proven track record and the...more

Offit Kurman

Strategic HR Insights with Kelly Mitchell

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In this episode of Real Talk, Real Growth, host Linda Ostovitz welcomes Kelly Mitchell, owner of Impact HR. Kelly shares her extensive experience in the HR field, discussing the evolution of HR from traditional administrative...more

Jaburg Wilk

Five Reasons Why a Custom Operating Agreement is Fundamental for an Arizona LLC

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When forming an Arizona limited liability company (“LLC”) crafting a custom operating agreement is one of the most important steps taken to protect the business and ensure its long-term success. While Arizona law doesn’t...more

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The Importance of Client Testimonials for Law Firms

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Like any other business, law firms need to combine multiple strategies to show potential clients how they stand out from their competition. In addition to creating a strong website with high-quality client-centric content and...more

Best Era

Can’t Find Good Talent? You’re The Problem, It’s You.

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Hiring in today’s legal market feels like trying to find a unicorn in a thunderstorm. The great ones aren’t applying. The good ones ghost you. The ones who do come through the door often aren’t a fit....more

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