Business Transactions

A merger or acquisition deal can result in growth for the acquiring business and a financial payout for the entrepreneurs behind the acquired assets. Tech sector business leaders in these deals face unique challenge.Four examples include: Due diligence. It can be...

Entrepreneurs are often rightfully proud of their businesses. They may have wishes for the business to stay in the family or have another individual or group take over the reins when they are ready to move on. Whatever the plan for the next phase of business...

The Avalere Health and the Physicians Advocacy Institute (PAI) reports acquisitions by hospitals of physician practices increased 128 percent from 2012 to 2018. The group estimates hospitals acquired over 13,000 physician practices from 2015 to 2018. PAI estimates...

2018 was a great year for businesses in Texas. The 12th annual CNBC America's Top States for Business ranked the state as top in the nation, an honor the state has earned three times in the past.Businesses in the state will continue to benefit from...

One way to be successful in America or the rest of the world is through land ownership. This is something on which that Texas entrepreneur Nate Paul has fully capitalized. At 31 years old, Paul is the founder of Austin's World Class Capital Group, a real estate...

2018 was the biggest year for merger and acquisition deals in over forty years. In the first three quarters of 2018, companies completed over $3.3 trillion in merger and acquisition deals, with over $1.3 trillion of these deals coming from companies in the United...

One way to better ensure a successful business venture is to avoid common mistakes. When it comes to real estate joint ventures, some common mistakes that can result in serious headaches include:Failure to clarify responsibilities. It is wise to clearly state each...

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is one of the largest and most successful businesses of our time. This e-commerce giant has provided a number of lessons for entrepreneurs. One of the most recent: how to successfully execute a business sale or succession plan.The...

Building a business is difficult. Succession planning can be just as challenging.Why does my business need a business succession plan? A proper succession plan helps to better ensure a smooth transition. As with any plan, knowing the most common mistakes can prove...

Employment agreements protect both the employer and the employee during, and sometimes after, the employment arrangement. Employers can tailor these contracts to each individual hiring situation.Although the exact language within the employment agreement will vary...