A Guide to Discounted Cash Flow (dcf) Valuation
As I reflect on my years of teaching MBA students, I’m reminded of a common misconception that still frustrates me: the idea that discounted cash flow valuation is a complex, intimidating topic that only experienced finance professionals can grasp. Nothing…
A Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions (m&a) Strategy
I still remember the first time I delved into the world of a guide to mergers and acquisitions (m&a). As a young professor, I was determined to simplify the complex theories and frameworks that often intimidated my students. What struck…
A Guide to Debt Vs. Equity Financing for a Business
As I stand in front of my MBA students, I often see the confusion in their eyes when we discuss a guide to debt vs equity financing. The common myth that debt financing is always the cheaper option is a…
An Explainer: What Is Cost of Capital (wacc)?
As I sit in my office, surrounded by stacks of financial reports and case studies, I am reminded of the countless times I’ve seen business leaders struggle to grasp the concept of what is cost of capital (wacc). It’s a…
A Cfo’s Guide to Capital Budgeting Techniques
As I reflect on my years of teaching MBA students, I’m reminded of a common myth that frustrates me: that a guide to capital budgeting techniques is only for finance experts. The truth is, mastering capital budgeting is essential for…
Digital Marketing Guide for Small Businesses
As a business school professor, I’ve seen many entrepreneurs and marketers struggle with creating an effective Digital marketing guide. The common myth is that digital marketing is a complex, ever-changing beast that requires a massive budget and a team of…
An Explainer: What Is a Non-disclosure Agreement (nda)?
I still remember the first time I had to navigate a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) as a young entrepreneur. It was like trying to decipher a secret code – pages of dense, legal jargon that seemed designed to confuse rather than…
The Modern Marketing Guide for Small Businesses
As a professor of business strategy, I’ve seen countless students and professionals struggle with the concept of a Marketing guide. Many believe it’s a mysterious, ever-changing force that requires constant adaptation, but I’m here to tell you that’s simply not…
5 Ways on How to Improve Your Negotiation Skills
As I reflect on my years of teaching MBA students how to improve your negotiation skills, I’ve come to realize that there’s a pervasive myth that negotiation is an innate talent, something you either have or you don’t. But I’m…
A Guide to Key Terms to Look for in a Business Contract
As I sit in my office, surrounded by the remnants of a decade of teaching business strategy to MBA students, I am reminded of the countless times I’ve seen key terms to look for in a business contract trip up…