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Does a new company name (LLC), effect on existing contracts?7/3/2007
  Q: Dr. Beauchamp - We are a very small company that has hired creative contractors on a work-for-hire ...
  A: Probably not, if the same principals or officers are also signing on new ones. If the same parties ...
American Northland Oil Company4/10/2007
  Q: I inherited some shares in the aforementioned company, and am wondering if they are of any value. ...
  A: You should take these shares into a local broker dealer. This will have to be researched with the ...
Divisions in a S-Corp2/7/2007
  Q: I own an S-Corp, I need to seperate business affairs by division (different web properties). Each ...
  A: You should probably see a CPA and have them set up your books. This is the best way, and they will ...
M&A culture integration10/21/2006
  Q: Would like to know what the things are we need to focus on during a merger with regard to change ...
  A: Best book for this topic is: Title: The Employee Handbook for Shaping Corporate Culture ISBN: ...
Brook business9/30/2006
  Q: Beauchamp, I am brooking some international licensing and partnering for a friend's company. He ...
  A: On the legal agreement, you might want to call Richard Sindell at 206-622-9050. You should have an ...
Corporate Ownership9/27/2006
  Q: I desperately need your advice. I had started a business and took on a partner, Shawn, that has ...
  A: (206) 622-9050 and call Richard Sindell. He is an attorney and can possibly obtain agreement between ...
Selling my business9/22/2006
  Q: To late to walk away there was a $40,000.00 up front fee which I have paid. Should have asked you ...
  A: Well, I am attempting to work on the final PhD today, and I have a meeting for a hour in Seattle at ...
Selling my business9/22/2006
  Q: I am ready to sell my business, the company I am looking at to help in the process is The March ...
  A: I recently ran into them. I did not find them helpful to sellers. This group seems to be slow in ...
Mergers and Acquisitons8/6/2006
  Q: Are there any certifications/licenses to provide advisory services/represent middle market companies ...
  A: No there are no certification services to qualify a person to advise a company over a merger. You or ...
partnership7/22/2006
  Q: My company is small but with expertise. We are hoping to create a third, newco, with a major ...
  A: Adina, You should first incorporate in Nevada. You can go to EastBiz.com and do this for $258. ...
Buyers for international intellectual rights.7/21/2006
  Q: I'm looking for buyers to acquire the copyrights to a interactive tv format. Do you know how to get ...
  A: Jamar, Best way is to go online and go to the http://www.hoovers.com ---a free site. You can type ...
Reverse Merger, Clean Corporate Shell6/16/2006
  Q: I am a young entrepreneur and inventor that has come up with one of the world's smallest GPS Child ...
  A: Jason, This would require more dialog than meets the email or this system. You can call me on ...
m&a associate network6/16/2006
  Q: I am trying to research an at home business offered by M&A associate networks/gerald newman as to ...
  A: Gary, I can not find anything through my channels. I am doubtful about this since I thought someone ...
Selling Intellectual property1/13/2006
  Q: de Beauchamp, I am searching for a business broker who specializes in selling intellectual property ...
  A: Janelle, I might help more directly. I happen to be working with 34 public companies. Two are in ...
Business Valuation9/5/2005
  Q: I am an entrepreneur who has recently finished my business plan and pro-forma. I now need to be able ...
  A: Jason, You can use any method, and no true correct method. I would use a public company in your ...
Euro-Disney1/30/2005
  Q: How might Disney have had a more favorable initial experience in France?
  A: DeDe, I have covered them since the 90's. You might want to go to http://wfnn.info and read the ...
Acquisition11/26/2004
  Q: The private company I have worked 25 years for is being sold. My understanding is that the workers ...
  A: Wait for the letter. Wait for the facts. It is difficult to speculate on what would be the benefits. ...
Mergers & Acquisitions11/14/2004
  Q: I have begun a dialogue with the staff of Attorney Gerald Newman of M&A Associate Network in Beverly ...
  A: I have seen this model. You should ask the potential employers for list of companies that have paid ...
Inside corporate takeover10/28/2004
  Q: Dr Beauchamp, This idea/question has been on my mind for a little while know and I thought this ...
  A: Numerous examples and would suggest looking up words on Google "Proxy Battle" .... you could then ...
LBO's10/18/2004
  Q: I am currently a business management major and I am trying to figure out how to learn more about ...
  A: Mike Milken tried this. With leverage, you have the benefit of being more right or wrong. Remember ...
corporate sale10/16/2004
  Q: I own a clothing brand that has proven success since I started it last year. I have attended a ...
  A: Rag business is tough. Sell now, since this business can change so fast, tomorrow you could be out ...
MBA degree9/9/2004
  Q: I am a recent graduate of a local college in Utah. I recieved a Bachelors in Biology. My original ...
  A: You might want to read over the http://www.AIMR.org site. This is the site of analysts. You can ...
Financial synergies7/11/2004
  Q: de Beauchamp, Thank you for your speedy reply. I have had a look at the merger cases you ...
  A: You are welcome. I am teaching in two doctorate business programs. You can reach me direct at ...
Business computing and marketing strategy4/23/2004
  Q: GDBM (April 2004 Intake) Business Computing Assignment 1 Some organizations feel that IT ...
  A: The traditional statistical approach to targeting relies heavily on the responses that consumers or ...

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