Insights - Page 14 of 18

December 01, 2023

Who’s In Charge Here? Corporate Governance

In case you missed it, there have been some corporate governance issues with OpenAI (i.e., ChatGPT) the last few weeks. Sam...

December 01, 2023

Are You a Boss, Or a Leader? Company Culture

We spent the last two weeks talking about a company’s mission and vision. These concepts are important because they serve...

James R. Sanders - Business Attorney in York, PA

November 13, 2023

“We are on a mission from God”; The Importance of Business Mission Statements

If you are old enough to remember The Blues Brothers, the gist of the story is that the two brothers set...

November 06, 2023

If You Don’t Know Where You’re Going: Business Mission & Vision Planning

This time of year, many companies are drafting or finalizing their strategic plans for 2024. However, what guides them and...

October 30, 2023

The Buck Stops Here

I have owned a few businesses in my time (including my current role as a Partner with MPL). When I...

October 23, 2023

Lenders of Last Resort

Over the last few weeks, we discussed private financing options for companies that are typically in growth mode. On the...

October 22, 2019

American Bar Association Releases 2017 Deal Points Study

The American Bar Association Mergers & Acquisitions Committee has released its Private Target Mergers & Acquisitions Deal Points Study. The new study includes transactions through the...

October 22, 2019

Using the Section 338(h)(10) Election

Most people have heard of “Section 338(h)(10),” but not as many know when and how to use it. Normally, in a stock...

October 22, 2019

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 Makes Bonus Depreciation Even More Useful

Everyone knows about the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017. The new tax law significantly reduced tax rates for many taxpayers....

October 22, 2019

Should I buy Assets or Stock?

The most fundamental question for a buyer acquiring a business is whether to buy assets or stock. Most buyer-side accountants and many...

October 22, 2019

Buyer Beware of Working Capital Adjustments

Most stock transactions have a working capital adjustment. Some buyers love them, some buyers hate them. Without them a seller can often...

October 22, 2019

Creating a Business Plan for a Small Business

You have a fantastic idea for a small business you believe could succeed. How do you bridge the space between idea and...