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Overview: A founder can spend years doing everything right. Refining a product or service until it fits the market perfectly, assembling a skilled and driven sales team, and carving out a profitable niche in an industry crowded with competitors. However, when the time comes for the company to begin exploring financing options, evaluating headcount needs, and assessing the true feasibility of the expansion, an unexpected obstacle emerges.  Despite strong performance, the busin

Overview: Imagine a retailer with thousands of stores, recognizable brand name, and millions of dollars in annual revenue. A retail powerhouse, yet behind the scenes it mismanaged debt, failed to maintain liquidity, and eventually couldn’t meet basic obligations. What looked healthy from the outside was, in reality, a company slowly starving for cash. Vendors stopped shipping products because invoices weren’t being paid on time. Shelves emptied, customer loyalty eroded, and t

Overview: Imagine two companies, Company A and Company B which both operate in the toy manufacturing industry. On the surface both of these companies appear to be almost identical. Both were founded five years ago, market similar product lines, and have a strong brand presence in their respective markets. Additionally, both companies have experienced steady growth and have been profitable with comparable margins. From a review of both Company A, and Company B’s financial stat