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The Canadian dollar is on sale at a 30% discount from the US dollar over the last few months and the Euro trades at a 70% premium to the C$ which means that Canadian sellers are in a good position to get value...click on title link to read more.

Posted by BruceLazenby, Regional Director on 06 January 2009

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Elon Gasper Introduction

Hi! I'm Elon Gasper. I joined Corum last year, and since then have been involved with a number of projects and clients. As a former software entrepreneur and client myself, I'm pleased to let you know that we have organized a Corum Advisory Board centered...click on title link to read more.

Posted by ElonGasper, Director, Advisory Board on 05 January 2009

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December 18 Webinar

Corum’s senior staff braved the biggest snow storm of the season, leaving their homes as early as 4:00AM, beat the traffic and accumulating snow, to participate in the most heavily attended conference in Corum’s 23 year history. The topic was “Are you worried about the future of your company? Well, you should be.”...click on title link to read more.

Posted by NatBurgess, Executive Vice President on 19 December 2008

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Baker's Dozen of Savings

I’m sure you’ve been thinking of ways to save money. Here are 13 more for you to consider. Technology – Take another look what you have now. What else can it do for you? Videoconferencing in lieu of travel - Travel is expensive. Hold meetings through Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) using a service such as skype. Try a free teleconferencing service...click on title link to read more.

Posted by PatSultan, Director, Operations on 19 December 2008

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Pat Sultan Introduction

Hello. I’m Pat Sultan, Corum’s Director of Operations, based in Bellevue, WA. I joined Corum in 1999. During the previous 20+ years, I worked at university and public libraries, and non-profit organizations, learning the value of planning, organization and...click on title link to read more.

Posted by PatSultan, Director, Operations on 18 December 2008

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Tough Times Require Tough Negotiating

Let’s face it, with times getting tougher, companies need to do all they can to save money and cut costs. It’s not only important to find the best deals on new contracts, but never fail to look at the renegotiations of your current commitments… things like Leases, Business Contracts… all the way to parking spaces, office supplies, or printing materials…click on title link to read more.

Posted by TanyaFroehlich, Branch Manager on 18 December 2008

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Never under estimate the good side effects

Last year when preparing our first Corum Merge Briefing in Paris and in spite of 6 or 7 deals done in France, I thought that attendance was going to be low. We were not that known among the 3 to 20M? software companies in France. So I've decided to hire a cosy and small room in a restaurant on the Champs Elysées (Paris) willing to spend high quality time with the few CEOs who would come to the eve

Posted by JeromeFougerat, Regional Director on 17 December 2008

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Market sector convergence is rampant

Market sector convergence is rampant throughout the M&A landscape and continues to be a driving force behind a fair number of deals. For example, wireless device manufactures buying mobile software application companies, cable companies buying internet sites...click on title link to read more.

Posted by RyanBlakely, Vice President, Research on 16 December 2008

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Good timing and solid preparation

Having been on the inside of a lot of deals, one thing I have learned is that not all companies looking for an exit are acquired. Some pull out of the market with valuable lessons learned while others continue to generate great cash flow as a good life style business for the founders. A small percentage just run out of time and regrettably need to close their doors...click on title link to read mo

Posted by MarshallWarwaruk, Vice President on 11 December 2008

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Revising your forecast in the economic downturn

The global economy is continuing to decline, falling into a deeper recession. Management is no longer focusing on growth, but formulating strategies for survival in uncertain times. Before you take an axe to your business plan, there are a few things to consider: 1) Evaluate the business impact in terms of market risk and company-specific risk...click on title link to read more.

Posted by DangNguyen, Financial Analyst on 09 December 2008

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