A contributor from the Association for Consulting Expertise explains what the report is and why it's important. If it applies to you, you'll need to file one with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
Selling a business always takes more time than the parties expect, because there are several steps after you negotiate and sign the purchase and sale agreement, writes consultant and lawyer Carrie Yardley.
The Venture Investment Readiness and Assessment Levels tool has been adopted by the Maine Technology Institute, Maine Center for Entrepreneurs and Maine’s Small Business Development Centers. Guest columnist Carrie Green Yardley explains how it works.