Ian ShannoHow to Use an Alignment Map as Your Recovery PlaybookDespite the financial impacts caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, economic recovery is inevitable. We’re humans, we figure things out and…Jul 14, 2020Jul 14, 2020
Ian ShannoHow to Prepare Financial ProjectionsStarting with a blank slate and a very important task at hand? Let me explain how I can help you prepare financial projections, including:Nov 27, 2019Nov 27, 2019
Ian ShannoWhat to Expect from your M&A Advisor“Will I be glad I selected this M&A advisor?” “Will this advisor’s M&A process get me the results I have in mind?” “What do you expect…Oct 4, 2019Oct 4, 2019
Ian ShannoInvestor Presentation Tips: 11 Steps to Writing an Effective Investor DeckWriting an investor presentation is one of the most demanding parts of investor relations. It is where you can easily differentiate…Sep 14, 2019Sep 14, 2019
Ian ShannoSell-Side M&A Strategy: 5 Tactics to Maximize ValueMost, if not all, owners of privately held businesses will consider selling their company at some time. And they should. Selling a company…Sep 3, 20191Sep 3, 20191
Ian ShannoHow to Conduct a Brand Audit with an Alignment MapNo matter what business you are in, your brand identity starts with alignment of your products or services, organization and customersApr 12, 2019Apr 12, 2019
Ian ShannoThe Purpose of a Confidential Information MemorandumEvery M&A sale process needs to lead with a written Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM). Want to attract investors for a partial…Mar 10, 2019Mar 10, 2019
Ian ShannoWe’re ALIGNMT, a new kind of corporate finance resources companyWhen I first started ALIGNMT, it was a lo-fi weekly newsletter of business hacks, best practices and Q&As with executives and experts who…Feb 12, 2019Feb 12, 2019