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Does Your Business Have the Right Capital Structure?


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Does Your Business Have the Right Capital Structure?
hosted by: David Mariano, Director and head

of the firm’s Buy-Side advisory practice






Does Your Business Have the Right Capital Structure?
Do you have the right capital structure to grow your business?  If you know your needs, you can better plan the future of your business and manage any bumps along the way.  Listen in for some great advice on alternative lending and financing sources.

In this episode, David Mariano interviews Rebecca White, a Director at Western Reserve Partners. Rebecca leads the firm’s Capital Raising practice, raising debt and minority equity for businesses.

 Key questions in this episode:

* How do you know if you have the right capital structure?
* What are some examples of different financing needs?
* How do you prescribe a solution without choking the business with debt?
* Are there specific solutions for acquisitive companies?
* What are the causes of debt restructuring and what is the process like?
* How can a business owner better understand the financing market?

 Key points in this episode:

* Why it is important to know your business strategy.
* Making sure you have the appropriate capital necessary to accomplish your business goals and so you aren’t strapped for cash.
* Growth capital, acquisition capital, shareholder liquidity, these are all different capital needs.
* When and why to recapitalize your balance sheet.
* An example of a specific client need and solution (at 6:30).
* A Dagwood sandwich…
* How it is possible to acquire a larger company.
* The causes and solutions for debt restructuring (bankruptcy isn’t the only option).
* What you should do if you have issues with your capital structure.
* If you can’t get the financing you need from your traditional bank (senior lender), there are lots of other options available.
* A great example of alternative lending (at 15:40).
* Why it’s important to pay attention to the cycle you are in.

Resources mentioned in this podcast

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