Includes index.

The value of understanding business valuation -- What triggers a business valuation? -- Understanding the tangibles and intangibles of business valuation -- Approaches and methods : basic theories of the valuation process -- The challenge of valuation in a knowledge economy -- Getting familiar with a typical valuation report -- Meeting the supporting players in the valuation process -- Understanding financial statements -- Using rule-of-thumb valuations for mom-and-pop businesses -- Making sure you're ready to sell -- Deciding what to do about the family company -- Due diligence on the sell side -- Case study : valuation on the sell side -- How do you know whether you're ready to buy? -- Moving from valuation to negotiation -- Due diligence on the buy side -- Forensic accounting and the due diligence process -- Case study : valuation on the buy side -- Divorce -- Estate planning and gifting -- Attracting outside investors to your startup -- Ten reasons to consider a prenup -- Ten questions to answer before considering a partnership agreement -- Ten things to consider before transforming your company into an ESOP.

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