December

In many deals, retention bonuses are offered to key employees who are critical to the future success of the business. These bonuses become even more important if you are subject to an earnout based on the performance of the company after the acquisition.

Of the various charitable planning techniques that people use either before or after an exit, one of the most popular techniques - particularly as interest rates rise - is known as the charitable remainder trust (CRT). In a CRT, you’re giving a portion of your business interest to a trust that ultimately, at the end of the term or your life expectancy, will be paid out to the charity.