More about Craig Arends
Blog Posts by Craig Arends:
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7 Strategies for Private Equity to Boost Portfolio Company Growth
By streamlining operations, improving working capital, and controlling costs, portfolio companies can enhance their financial performance and increase value.
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Heads Up PE: IRS Highlights Criminal Penalties for Willful Failure to File
The IRS has updated instructions to Forms 8858, 8865, and 5471 to emphasize criminal penalties may apply to U.S. persons for willful failure to file such forms.
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Digital and AI Unlocks New Potential for Private Equity Portfolio Companies
By using technology to streamline processes, enhance customer experiences, and for data-driven decision-making, portfolio companies can drive growth.
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Exploring Buy-Side Tax Structuring Alternatives for Private Equity
As private equity firms seek to enhance their investment strategies, exploring buy-side tax structuring alternatives is a game-changing opportunity.
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Year-End Alternative Investment Fund Valuation for Accurate Assessments and Future Success
Accurately valuing investments helps comply with regulatory requirements, make informed investment decisions, and improve the fund’s long-term success.
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The Power of People: Driving Growth Through Post-Acquisition Focus
While financial and operational considerations are crucial in the acquisition process, focusing on people is equally important for driving growth.
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M&A in Private Equity: Tips to Improve Integration
Merging companies should define their integration strategy, involving communication, cultural alignment, customer experience, and IT systems integration.
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Fund Manager Year-End Compliance To-Do List
Fund managers should anticipate potential hurdles and work with their audit and tax teams to make sure they are meeting deliverable dates.
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Top 5 Actions Portfolio Companies Can Take to Drive Top-Line Growth
To drive top-line growth, portfolio companies must adopt a holistic approach combining innovation, market expansion, and customer retention and upselling.
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Portfolio Companies: 3 Strategies to Improve Performance
Portfolio companies require guidance and support to increase potential, including outsourcing, aligning resources, and enhancing stakeholder communication.