Denice R. PrestonToptal Finance has a rigorous screening process that only allows 3% of candidates to pass. How do the most effective financial consultants become so successful? Jeffrey Fidelman is one of Toptal’s most in-demand financial consultants. …
Selling your business for maximum value in a challenging M&A market
Why do 46% to 82% of lower middle-market sell-side deals fail to close when there is $936 billion in uninvested capital? It is usually because companies aren’t ready for the buyers to examine them, and …
Mission Statements – How to Create Value with Intangible Assets
Of the three functional categories that drive value in business–i.e., the “hard,” the “soft,” and the “intangible”–mission statements comfortably reside in the third, alongside such concepts as brand and culture. This article, despite the skepticism …
Use of statistics to measure company growth
It is unlikely that a glance at the top-line figures of company growth will reveal anything particularly radical. To test the drivers of performance, statistical tools can be used to understand trends that lead users …
Why unit economics (still) matter
Venture funding has grown by more than 120% over the past five years in the US. Both startup founders as well as investors are now comfortable with low-margin business models. The success of Amazon and …
Legal Sports Betting: A new economy built on vice
Americans wagered $4.76 billion in the Super Bowl last year when the New England Patriots played the Philadelphia Eagles. 97% of this figure was illegally wagered. This will most likely change when the Super Bowl …
Digital Companies and the Valuation of Intangible Assets
The shift towards a digital economy has been accompanied by a more significant percentage of value for enterprises 84% of the S&P 500 – derived from intangible assets, including the patent system and computer software. …
State of the Venture Capital Industry in 2019
Over the past ten years, venture capital investment has grown by 17% annually, reaching $254 billion. What are the factors that have triggered this increase, and what does it mean for the future of the …
From Allbirds to Patagucci: The Ultimate Guide to Finance Fashion
Proper attire has always been crucial for those working in finance. Since dress codes are becoming more relaxed and the range of jobs is growing, what should one dress for? From Allbirds and Patagucci to …
The power of Choice: Bootstrapping vs. Venture Capital
As an entrepreneur, how do you choose the best way to finance your startup and consider bootstrapping? Venture capital? Each has its advantages and disadvantages. A framework can help you compare both and determine the …