Guiding Entrepreneurs Toward Success
Buying a business is an opportunity to skip the growing pains of launching a startup. It’s a chance to start with a proven model with customers and cashflow. How can you tell if the prospective business is a genuine investment opportunity or a disguised escape route for a burnt-out owner? The following is a list …
20 Red Flags to Look Out for When Buying a BusinessRead More
If you’re a business owner looking to retire soon, chances are you have a lot on your mind. You might be asking yourself: Am I really ready to retire? Is my business worth enough to warrant a buyer? If I do sell, will what I get be enough to help me live in retirement comfortably? …
Worried About Selling Your Business? You’re Not AloneRead More
How do I sell my business? Such a simple question. Unfortunately there is no simple answer. When it comes to selling a business, one size does not fit all. The answer is a series of additional questions that need to be addressed first: Have you considered what you will do once you are no longer …
What is my business worth? Ultimately, the person writing you a check for your business is the ultimate arbiter of the value of your business. Unfortunately, that is not the time you want to understand what someone is willing to pay for your business and why. Having a realistic understanding of the value of your …
How to Determine What Your Business is Worth: A Complete Guide.Read More
Three Pillars of a Successful Exit Plan The decision to sell your business or take on an outside investor is not a singular event, but an ongoing strategic process defined as Exit Planning. Most business owners avoid preparing an exit plan because they do not have a clear understanding of the process, or …
Do I really need an Exit Plan? “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”. This quote has been widely attributed to Benjamin Franklin and has endured for hundreds of years. I would like to add a third certainty to this phrase; “at some point you WILL exit your …
We have all heard of the impending silver tsunami. The crashing sound of the baby boomers rushing to the exits to enter the world of retirement. It’s not of matter of “should I sell my business?” It’s a matter of “When should I sell my business?” It is estimated that the boomer generation will transfer …
Proper financing is the lifeblood of your business, and the financing you choose impacts how you will grow. This blog post describes the four most common ways of financing your business as well as sources and forms of financing.
Major league batting champions work with club-provided and personally hired hitting coaches. PGA tournament winners have swing coaches. These highly trained athletes at the top of their game use coaches. Why? Read this post to find out.
Running a business inherently entails many complexities, any of which can throw your business off course from executing on its plan. As a business owner it is your responsibility to ensure that the business stays on track while being available to assist, guide and develop your employees, service your customers and chart a vision for …
