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Why Investors Might Think Twice About Chasing the Biggest Stocks
As companies grow to become some of the largest firms trading on the US stock market, the returns that push them there can be impressive. But not long after joining … Read More
Planning Is a Team Sport: Which Teammates Do You Need?
Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships. –Michael Jordan You are a talented business owner. It’s why you win in your market. But when it comes to long-term … Read More
The Importance of Reviewing Your Performace
As the year winds down, it’s important for business owners to raise their awareness of last year’s performance. Knowing what you did well, along with where you struggled, is crucial … Read More
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
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
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