Why Would a Business Owner Consider Selling a Business in this Economy? Los Angeles CFO Services Firm CFO Edge has the Answer

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 20, 2011

Los Angeles business owners contemplating a business sale do not have to wait until the economy improves to achieve premium sale prices for their companies.

On the contrary, many companies are in an acquisition mode right now, says Arthur F. Rothberg, Managing Director of CFO Edge, LLC, a Los Angeles CFO services firm.

Strong companies with solid credit ratings have access to low-interest capital, and they are always considering acquisitions that will help them broaden their customer bases, drive more sales, and become more profitable, he adds.

Maximizing business value is based on creating a comprehensive exit plan and engaging in thorough sell-side due diligence. To support these best practices, CFO Edge announces the release of a complimentary white paper, Planning a Business Exit, that can be downloaded at the Los Angeles CFO services firms website.

Authored by Mr. Rothberg and based on his experiences as an exit planning advisor to large privately-held corporations, as well as mid-sized and small businesses, the white paper addresses challenges and recommends action in areas like the following:

What should be in an exit plan
The eight methods for exiting
Valuing the business
Identifying investors
Timing the exit
Negotiating and transacting the deal

Commenting on the proactive stance that is essential, Mr. Rothberg notes, Buyer due diligence is a given, and it is equally important for sellers to commit to the same process. Discovery and preparation are more important than ever as they identify strengths to emphasize and address limitations that can kill a deal. And because buyers are more deliberate and discerning, packaging is critical. Success selling a business is as much about the sizzle as it is about the steak.

Owners looking at exiting their businesses face many tough questions: Will the staff and customers be taken care of? Is a sale to investors or management better? How long will the selling process take? Readers of the white paper will come away with fresh perspectives on these areas, as well as on other important financial, operational and personal issues in play.

Proactively preparing for a sale, maintaining overall selling process control, and realizing the maximum value of a businessthe Planning a Business Exit white paper addresses all to help business owners achieve the best possible outcomes as they take on one of the most significant milestones in their careers.

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Ninth Annual San Francisco Cleantech Forum Opens March 14th, Exploring How Data and Information Technology will Drive the Future Cleantech Economy

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 8, 2011

The ninth annual Cleantech Forum San Francisco, hosted by Cleantech Group, will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel March 14-16, 2011. The longest-running and largest annual assembly of global leaders of the clean technology sector, Cleantech Forum San Francisco will unite corporate executives, investors, startups and policy makers to explore the expanding opportunities and critical challenges at the nexus of cleantech and information technology (IT). More than 700 clean technology leaders from over twenty-five countries and thirty-five states have already registered to attend the forum.

As the industrys most recognized clean technology gathering, Cleantech Forum San Francisco is the flagship event produced by Cleantech Group, the leading global provider of business intelligence for companies and investors focusing on clean technology. The focus of this years Cleantech Forum San Francisco is From Data to Impact: How Technology will Drive the Cleantech Economy. Featuring more than 50 distinguished speakers, including keynotes from Jonathan Silver, Executive Director of the DOEs Loan Programs Office, John Denniston of KPCB, Pioneer and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the forum will convene the industries top executives for a series of dynamic discussions on how the adoption of data and measurement technologies will provide the foundation for substantial growth and investment opportunities throughout the cleantech sector.

Cleantech Group has closely followed the cleantech investment landscape for the past decade and has continues to expand the depth and breadth of our Analyst expertise. We feel quite uniquely positioned to provide insights on the convergence of IT and clean technology, said Sheeraz Haji, CEO, Cleantech Group. Cleantech Forum San Francisco highlights tomorrows investment strategies as the ability to collect, communicate and analyze vast new streams of data present both challenges and opportunities that impact cleantech deployments.

Over the course of three days, attendees at Cleantech Forum San Francisco will attend interactive panel discussions and CEO presentations, participate in roundtable industry breakout sessions and network with hundreds of industry influencers. The Cleantech Forum also will offer the following unique exhibits and insights opportunities:

Skimping On Insurance a 'False Economy' Warns Burgesses

Braintree, Essex (PRWEB) October 25, 2008

Independent Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) provider Burgesses has warned policyholders against cancelling cover to save pennies as the credit crunch bites.

Managing Director Sara-Ann Burgess said: "Cancelling policies in these economically trying times is a false economy and could be the biggest error that anyone could make. This is especially true when we consider homeowners that might be considering forgoing their mortgage payment protection insurance (MPPI) payments."

Burgess continued, "While the policyholder might be feeling confident about their immediate job prospects, and could do with the extra cash at a time of rising prices, the economy is moving into a period that will be as bleak as the recession of the early 1980s when thousands of businesses went to the wall. At the same time, no one knows when they might be struck down with a serious illness rendering them unable to work and unable to make mortgage repayments. Regular premium MPPI, bought from an independent broker, provides affordable cover. And what price can be placed on peace of mind?"

However, Burgess recommends homeowners review their MPPI insurance if it was arranged through their lender.

"Insurance arranged by the lender is invariably always more expensive than being bought through a broker. Shopping around is the most important thing to do when looking for insurance and great deals can be found online. Certainly, inexpensive cover can be purchased from reputable outlets such as British Insurance.

"Buildings and Contents is another essential cover and should not be abandoned. Any incident, such as storm damage, fire or freak flooding could wipe out what is for most people their most valuable asset. Although buildings insurance is compulsory if you have a mortgage, you are not obliged to buy it from your mortgage lender. As always, if you shop around, you should be able to get it cheaper," Burgess said.

Burgess added that students that have just started or recently returned to university should ensure their contents are covered also.

"A recent study* suggested that students take an average of