Filing bankruptcy can help a person by discarding debt or making a plan to repay debts. A bankruptcy case normally begins when the debtor files a petition with the bankruptcy court. A petition may be filed by an individual, by spouses together, or by a corporation or other entity.

Fractional ownership allows investors to purchase a share of an asset rather than the entire cost, making it accessible for those with limited capital or seeking diversification.

A capitalization table, or cap table, details a company's equity structure—shareholders, types of equity (common, preferred, options, warrants), and their ownership percentages. It's vital for companies to track changes through funding rounds and shareholders shifts.

Cash flow financing is a type of business financing where a loan is secured by a company's anticipated cash flows. Unlike traditional loans that require physical assets as collateral, cash flow loans utilize the cash generated from sales to repay the loan.

A franchise (or franchising) is a method of distributing products or services involving a franchisor, who establishes the brand’s trademark or trade name and a business system, and a franchisee, who pays a royalty and often an initial fee for the right to do business under the franchisor's name and system.

Revenue-based financing (or royalty-based financing) lets businesses raise capital by offering investors a percentage of ongoing gross revenues in exchange for investment. Investors receive regular payments until a set amount, usually 3-5 times the initial investment, is repaid.

A tuck-in acquisition occurs when a larger company integrates a smaller company entirely, incorporating its technology, intellectual property, and operational setup into its own operations. These acquisitions aim to strengthen the acquirer's market position or improve reosurces.

Blue sky, also known as goodwill, is the excess purchase price over the market value of a company's tangible assets as recorded on the balance sheet.

A warrant is a financial instrument that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to purchase a specific number of shares at a predetermined price (strike price) by a certain time (exercise date).

When residents form a business to buy the manufactured home park. Usually this business is established as a cooperative.

Debt capacity is a measure of a company's ability to borrow and repay debt under agreed terms. Companies use debt for growth and asset acquisition, as high debt causes financial strain. Lenders evaluate debt capacity through financial metrics like balance sheet strength

A susu is an informal savings club from West African tradition, common in African and Caribbean communities. Members contribute fixed amounts regularly to a communal pot. Each cycle, the total sum is paid out to one member until all have received their share, without interest

Mezzanine debt is the middle layer of capital that sits subordinated to senior debt and above equity on the balance sheet. This type of capital is usually not secured by assets and is lent based on a company's ability to repay with cash flows.

A mini IPO, also known as Regulation A+, is a streamlined version of a traditional IPO designed for early-stage companies. This process allows companies to raise capital by offering publicly traded shares with fewer regulatory requirements compared to standard IPOs.

The sense of dissatisfaction that former owners typically feel post-transition, after selling their business to a third party

A merchant bank is a financial institution that conducts underwriting, loan services, financial advising, and fundraising services for large corporations and high-net-worth individuals (HNWI).

The idea of popular education (often described as "education for critical consciousness") as a teaching methodology came from a Brazilian educator and writer named Paulo Freire, who was writing in the context of literacy education for poor and politically disempowered people in his country

An examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy.

A Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), also known as a blank check company, is formed solely to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO) for the purpose of acquiring an existing company.

Junior debt, also known as subordinated debt, refers to bonds or loans that have a lower priority for repayment compared to senior debt in case of default. This type of debt lacks collateral and carries higher risk, leading to higher interest rates.

In an ESOP or EOT transaction, the external loan is between the company and the selling shareholder; also, between the company and a financial lender, such as a bank, in externally financed transactions. The external loan is often reloaned as an internal loan to the Trust.

A Zebra Company represents a humane alternative to traditional tech unicorns. Unlike unicorns that prioritize maximizing shareholder value, zebras focus on principles like mutualism, shared property, and multi-stakeholder value.

A servant-leader focuses primarily on the growth and well-being of people and the communities to which they belong. The servant-leader shares power, puts the needs of others first and helps people develop and perform as highly as possible.

Pertaining to unique EO considerations for businesses in Colorado such as tax or other incentives

Money owed for a good or service purchased on credit. Accounts payable are a current liability for a company and are expected to be paid within a short amount of time.

An employee’s earned ownership of a retirement benefit plan over time

CLTs are nonprofit, community-based organizations designed to ensure community stewardship of land.

A roll-up merger is when a private equity firm acquires several companies in the same industry and merges them to achieve economies of scale. By creating a larger, more efficient entity, these mergers aim to boost market presence, cut costs, and potentially raise profitability.

A financial metric that represents the difference between a company’s current assets and its current liabilities. NWC is defined as accounts receivable plus inventory minus accounts payable and accrued liabilities. NWC is often included in the purchase price of a business.

Equity is found on the Balance Sheet and equals Assets minus Liabilities. In other words, it is the difference between what we own and what we owe. It can also be considered as net value, or the amount that would be left over if a company liquidated (i.e. turned into cash) all its assets and repaid all its debts.