Business Guides
Step-by-step guides grounded in 30+ years of advisory experience. Each guide answers a real question a business owner is asking — completely, specifically, with actual numbers and California-specific rules.
Exit Planning
How to Sell a Distribution Business in California: A Comprehensive Guide
Dennis Duitch's guide on selling a distribution business in California. Learn valuation, preparation, deal structure, and post-sale strategies.
7 sections · 5 FAQs
How to Sell an Entertainment Business in California: A Founder's Guide
Dennis Duitch's guide on how to sell an entertainment business in California. Learn about valuation, deal structure, and avoiding pitfalls.
7 sections · 4 FAQs
How to Sell a Manufacturing Business in California
Selling a manufacturing business in California? Get Dennis Duitch's expert guide on valuation, preparation, deal structure, and avoiding pitfalls. Learn about multiples, CA tax, and due diligence specific to manufacturing exits.
6 sections · 5 FAQs
How to Sell a Marketing & Creative Business in California
Dennis Duitch's guide to selling a marketing & creative business in California. Learn valuation, preparation, deal structure, and tax implications.
7 sections · 5 FAQs
Selling a Professional Services Business in California: A Comprehensive Guide
Dennis Duitch's guide to selling a professional services business in California. Learn valuation, preparation, deal structure, and post-sale strategies.
7 sections · 5 FAQs
Selling a Real Estate Business in California: Your Comprehensive Guide
Dennis Duitch guides you through selling a real estate business in California, covering valuation, deal structure, taxes, and avoiding common pitfalls.
7 sections · 5 FAQs
How to Sell a Retail Business in California: A Step-by-Step Guide
Selling a retail business in California? Learn about valuation, preparation, deal structure, finding buyers, due diligence, and post-sale considerations. Specific advice from Dennis Duitch, MBA, CPA.
7 sections · 5 FAQs
How to Sell a Technology Business in California
Complete guide to selling a tech company in California: SaaS multiples, deal structure, tax strategy, due diligence, and timeline. From a 30-year CPA.
6 sections · 4 FAQs
Preparing Your Business for Sale: The 12-24 Month Playbook
Unlock maximum value by preparing your business for sale 12-24 months out. This playbook covers strategic, financial, and legal steps for a successful exit.
4 sections · 5 FAQs
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Entity Formation
Best Business Structure for Distribution Companies in California
Choosing the right business structure for your distribution company in California is critical. Learn about LLCs, S-Corps, C-Corps, and tax implications specific to distributors.
5 sections · 5 FAQs
Best Business Structure for Entertainment Companies in California
Choosing the best business structure for your entertainment company in California. Compare LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, and understand loan-out structures and tax implications.
6 sections · 5 FAQs
Best Business Structure for Manufacturing Companies in California
Optimize your California manufacturing business structure. Compare LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, and Sole Prop for tax, liability, and exit strategy. Dennis Duitch advises.
6 sections · 6 FAQs
Best Business Structure for Marketing & Creative Companies in California
Optimize your marketing or creative company's structure in California. Compare LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, and sole prop for tax savings, liability, and future sale.
6 sections · 4 FAQs
Best Business Structure for Professional Services in California
Optimize your professional services business structure in California. Learn about LLCs, S-Corps, C-Corps, tax savings, and liability protection for your practice.
6 sections · 5 FAQs
Choosing the Best Business Structure for Real Estate in California
Navigate California real estate entity choices: LLC vs. S-Corp, tax savings, liability, and exit planning for your real estate business.
6 sections · 4 FAQs
Best Business Structure for Retail Companies in California
Choosing the right business structure for your California retail company impacts taxes, liability, and exit strategy. Compare LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, and Sole Prop with specific California costs and income thresholds.
6 sections · 5 FAQs
Best Business Structure for Technology Companies in California
Choosing the right business structure for your California technology company is critical for tax savings, funding, and exit strategy. Learn about LLCs, S-Corps, C-Corps, and California-specific considerations.
6 sections · 4 FAQs