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THE 10-K FILING: THE MOST IMPORTANT DOCUMENT THAT SAMS NEVER READ

Strategic Account Management Association

Yes, the 10-K is a dry, dull document required by the SEC that is basically an annual business disclosure, filed by a publicly traded company, containing “almost everything about the business that an investor would want to know.”4 Operational Systems, security systems and vehicles could be affected by cyber incidents.”.

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21 Pieces of Advice from All-Time Great Entrepreneurs

Hubspot Sales

Your employer, or as I like to call it your ‘investor’, gives you the money to invest in your dream, and pay your bills while you chase your dreams." — Lisa Nichols, Founder, Motivating the Masses. Seeking an acquisition from the start is more than just bad advice for an entrepreneur. ." — Ariana Huffington, Founder, Huffington Post.

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The Plain-English Guide to Cash Flow Statement

Hubspot Sales

It allows investors and creditors to assess a business' ability to meet obligations and produce future net cash inflows while determining the need for external financing. And it can give decision makers and potential investors a more accurate picture of how a business is doing. They might also include the acquisition of a business.

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Dovetailing Interests: The Key to Unlocking Hidden Value in M&A Deals

CM Partners

Years ago, my business partner and I were pursuing the acquisition of a highly successful consumer products manufacturer. We learned later that another investor had agreed to the owner’s request and had done quite well with the investment. Why was another investor willing to do a deal we thought was too risky?

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The History and Downfall of a German Wholesale Company “Wollschläger” – Part 1

QYMATIX

Almost all new offices in Germany resulted from short-term acquisitions of smaller regional dealers. The same year, Wollschläger took over the established occupational safety manufacturer and wholesaler, Essener Arbeitsschutz GmbH. Were all these mergers and acquisitions a good idea? Maybe just an expensive one.

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The History and Downfall of a German Wholesale Company “Wollschläger” – Part 2

QYMATIX

One former manager wrote me: “in retrospect, the company simply placed too great a focus on permanent growth through acquisitions. At around the same time, I was giving birth to Qymatix, with a mission of helping B2B salespeople in distribution, manufacturing, and services become more successful using predictive analytics.

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Showpad Secures $70 Million in Series D Funding

SBI

Showpad , the leading sales enablement solution, has secured $70 million in Series D funding, a combination of debt and equity, led by Dawn Capital and Insight Partners with participation from existing investor Hummingbird Ventures and new investor Korelya Capital. Silicon Valley Bank provided the debt financing for the deal.