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Making your first SMB investment? Learn the fundamentals of becoming a successful SMB investor–from deal structuring to due diligence.
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Planning to sell your business? From valuing your business to negotiating the purchase agreement, familiarize yourself with what’s required to sell a small business.
SMB Finance 101
For the operators who are industry vets but a bit light on finance speak, use this track to come up to speed on key topics in SMB finance.
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