5 Ways to Address Deal Killers Before They Kill Your Deal
When you set your business up for future success, you can set yourself, your family, and your personal interests up for similar success. But a common problem owners overlook is … Read More
Deal Killers: Catch Them Before They Harm Your Future
Preparing your business for a successful future often goes hand in hand with preparing your business for a successful sale. No matter whom you sell to—and even if you believe … Read More
5 Aspects of Strong Goals and the Consequences of Missing Them
Setting goals is a catalyst for success, especially if you’re planning for the future of your ownership and the success of your business. The strongest goals tend to have five … Read More
There’s More to Business Than Money: Values-Based Goals
Successful business owners often want more than just the maximum amount of money they can get. These owners have deeply ingrained values-based goals that guide why and how they do … Read More
Market Jitters and Inflation Worries
In the last few trading days, investors and traders were reminded once again that markets go down—sometimes with a lurch. The most recent lurch was this week’s 2.1% one-day decline … Read More
Five Reasons That Owners Actually Do Sell Their Companies To Their Key Employees
1. Owner has already achieved financial security. Owners who have already achieved financial security (separate from and prior to any sale or transfer of their companies) enjoy the luxury of selling … Read More
The Magic Behind Writing Your Plans Down
For nearly 5,500 years, human beings have written things down. From Hammurabi’s Code and the U.S. Constitution to your personal business plans, writing things down helps people follow rules and … Read More
Walk Before You Run: Phased Planning
Planning for a successful future without your business is a smart strategy. One of the traps that business owners commonly fall into as they begin planning for their successful future … Read More
Poor Planning, Big Problems: The Tale of Tom Poor
“All those years of work are thrown away. To ease your mind is that all you can say? But what about that grandson on your knee? Them railroad songs, Tom … Read More
The Soaring Crypto
The Soaring Crypto What was the highest performing asset over the decade ending on January 1? U.S. stocks? International bonds? Commodities? The stock market of a random emerging nation? Any of those might … Read More