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| business sale and client conflict | 8/16/2008 | Robert Doblmeier, M.Sc. |
Q: I own a landscape business that i started with my sister-in-law. She sold me her share at the end of ...
A: Oscar, I want to be very careful hear because as I interpret your answer your sister in law MIGHT ...
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| Release of Liability - new form needed | 7/23/2008 | Robert Doblmeier, M.Sc. |
Q: when a company changes from an LLC to a corporation, but it's still the same company, does it need ...
A: Please remember I am NOT a lawyer and so with that I will say yes, in a perfect world. This shows ...
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| Corporate sale | 7/7/2008 | Robert Doblmeier, M.Sc. |
Q: If a S-Corporation is trying to sell it's business as an asset sale who has the deciding vote: The ...
A: Although this and the previous question are quite similar I will answer each in turn. First my ...
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| Corporate sale | 7/7/2008 | Robert Doblmeier, M.Sc. |
Q: If a S-Corporation is going to sell the company, structured as a sale of assets, who votes: The ...
A: Please also see my other reply to your question. Voting on such an issue SHOULD BE clearly outline ...
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| Qsub S | 5/4/2008 | David K. Staub |
Q: David, I own a S Corp (Company 1). Will be acquiring the assets of another S Corp (Company 2). I ...
A: I am afraid your facts are a little inconsistent, but I will answer both possibilities. On the one ...
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| finacial accounting | 4/9/2008 | Robert Doblmeier, M.Sc. |
Q: what are the possible cause for charge in partnerships? why is it important for a new to be ...
A: I am Sorry and I do NOT mean to be rude but the spelling mistakes in the questions make it hard for ...
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| Purchase small S-Corp | 2/14/2008 | Robert Doblmeier, M.Sc. |
Q: I a currently looking into buying a small S-Corp. The seller has a couple concerns regarding the ...
A: Sorry for the delay but I wanted to get you the right answers and not just a quick one. Realize ...
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| incorporation | 1/18/2008 | Robert Doblmeier, M.Sc. |
Q: We want to start a real estate company. What classification of business should it be. LLC, ...
A: Dawn, You must see a Local Tax expert for this. There are no clear answers based on the limited ...
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| sale of small business | 1/5/2008 | Robert Doblmeier, M.Sc. |
Q: I am selling a seasonal business. Most of the revenue comes in over a 6 week period early in the ...
A: Generally speaking, It is the buyers responsibility to have adequate working capital to cover ...
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| LLC forms | 1/4/2008 | Robert Doblmeier, M.Sc. |
Q: Do you know where I get LLC forms to put my online business into an LCC Corp ? Are the forms ...
A: You have 3 choices for the formation of an LLC. CPA's, Lawyers and the Internet/ Office supply ...
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| buying into an "S" Corporation | 11/13/2007 | Robert Doblmeier, M.Sc. |
Q: I am considering buying shares in an existing "S" Corporation owned and run by a friend of mine. He ...
A: One, you should both have insurance policies covering each other for the amount of the loss of ...
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| letter of intent | 10/25/2007 | Robert Doblmeier, M.Sc. |
Q: As we put together a letter of intent to purchase another business for a client of ours, is Goodwill ...
A: This question needs further clarification. If you are putting together a LOI, why are you concerned ...
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| LLC - 50/50 | 9/5/2007 | David K. Staub |
Q: My wife is in the process of being bought out by her partner in their LLC. The business has lost ...
A: Valuation of any business is as much an art as it is a science, and the issues are even more acute ...
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| dissolution of partnership/sale of business | 8/31/2007 | Robert Doblmeier, M.Sc. |
Q: My partner and I opened a business earlier this year, and after 7 months in business have agreed to ...
A: I am sorry this is outside my area. You do need someone who is familiar with the law in MI. I ...
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| Sale of IP | 8/25/2007 | Robert Doblmeier, M.Sc. |
Q: Mr. Doblmeier- I have a large portfolio of Intellectual Property that I would like to sell. Where ...
A: I haven't done this before, but you should be able to do this on bizbuysell.com or other such sites. ...
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| selling s-corp shares | 7/10/2007 | David K. Staub |
Q: I own 10% of a Calif S-Corp and live in Texas. The S-corp is 2 years old. I really want to get out. ...
A: Any good business lawyer in your area should be able to assist you. If you are in Texas, a lawyer ...
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| Does a new company name (LLC), effect on existing contracts? | 7/3/2007 | Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp |
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 ...
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| American Northland Oil Company | 4/10/2007 | Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp |
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 ...
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| Divisions in a S-Corp | 2/7/2007 | Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp |
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 ...
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| product | 12/6/2006 | David K. Staub |
Q: Do u know about any company who is not successful in launching a product"
A: The question should be whether I know of any company that has NOT had a failed product. Research ...
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| M&A culture integration | 10/21/2006 | Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp |
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: ...
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| S-Corp/LLC Acquisition Taxable Event | 10/9/2006 | David K. Staub |
Q: 20 months ago the assets of my S-Corp were acquired by an LLC with cash and stock in the LLC. Our ...
A: The short answer is no, it is not possible to liquidate and dissolve a S corporation without causing ...
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| Contracting | 9/30/2006 | David K. Staub |
Q: I am brooking some international licensing and partnering for a friend's company. He will give a ...
A: The question of what is "fair" is very subjective. It depends on the amount of effort you expend, ...
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| Brook business | 9/30/2006 | Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp |
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 ...
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| Corporate Ownership | 9/27/2006 | Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp |
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 ...
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| Corporate Ownership | 9/27/2006 | David K. Staub |
Q: I desperately need your advice. I had started a business and took on a partner, Shawn, that has ...
A: Adam, Any general guidance I could give you on your specific questions is of limited value because ...
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| Selling my business | 9/22/2006 | Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp |
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 ...
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| Selling my business | 9/22/2006 | Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp |
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 ...
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| Accounting for Acquisitions | 8/25/2006 | David K. Staub |
Q: Please explain the accounting treatment of Stock acquisition as oppossed to Asset acquisition, for ...
A: First, let me focus the question. Your question specifically mentions a target company and an ...
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| Mergers and Acquisitons | 8/6/2006 | Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp |
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 ...
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| partnership | 7/22/2006 | Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp |
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. ...
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| Buyers for international intellectual rights. | 7/21/2006 | Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp |
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 ...
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| Reverse Merger, Clean Corporate Shell | 6/16/2006 | Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp |
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 ...
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| m&a associate network | 6/16/2006 | Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp |
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 ...
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| Selling Intellectual property | 1/13/2006 | Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp |
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 ...
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| Advanced Accounting | 9/12/2005 | k kemper |
Q: Please Can you explain to me about Asset for Asset exchange, stock for Asset exchange, Asset for ...
A: car for truck 100 shares of IBM for 1 IH truck reverse of 100 shares above 100 shares of IBM for 100 ...
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| Business Valuation | 9/5/2005 | Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp |
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 ...
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| Business Valuation | 9/5/2005 | k kemper |
Q: I am an entrepreneur who has recently finished my business plan and pro-forma. I now need to be able ...
A: for good reason, no 2 "experts" use the exact same formula. [we live in a competitive society and we ...
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| Euro-Disney | 1/30/2005 | Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp |
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 ...
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| Acquisition | 11/26/2004 | Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp |
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. ...
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