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 to planning for future success. Today, we’ll show you three categories that you can review—strategic performance, tactical performance, and financial performance—and some questions you may […]
Preparing your business for a successful future can go hand in hand with preparing your business for a successful sale. Even if you don’t think you will ever sell your business, “deal killers” can harm your business’ value and future if they go unaddressed. Taking precautions against things that can go wrong can not only […]
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 planning, having an intelligent team to support your talents can position you for even bigger wins, such as continued business success, financial independence, and a […]
If you are a business owner ready to exit your company, there are several options when choosing who to sell to—one of the most popular choices being a third party. However, there are many factors to consider when selecting this exit plan. When it comes to the sale of your business, you will want […]
Time is the one consistent element that affects all business planning. It’s also something that business owners can harness with proper planning. When harnessed properly, time can be your best planning friend. When ignored, it can turn the best intentions into a planning nightmare. Let’s look at how time— and how each owner used it—affected […]
Successful business owners constantly strive for growth. And when everything’s humming along, it can be easy to think the good times will last forever. However, it’s crucial to protect yourself, your company, and your future against employee risk throughout your growth and planning. While it’s likely that many of your employees are good people working […]
The private equity industry is shaping up to be a remarkable year for deal-making in the United States, and data from Q1 and Q2 points that these figures will continue to sustain through the end of the year and beyond. According to PitchBook, private equity deals in the U.S. through Q3 have broken 2019’s annual record […]
As a successful business owner, you know how important asset protection is. However, many business owners look past an important question when protecting their assets: “Why am I doing this?” A cursory glance at that question might make an owner say, “Because I’ve worked hard to create what I’ve got.” But that raises another question: […]
Business planning often revolves around the idea of “What’s in it for me?” Business owners usually want the kinds of planning that let them run, grow, and eventually leave their business on their terms. But rare is the business that can run, grow, and allow its owner to leave on their terms without support from […]
The time and energy necessary to prepare a business for a potential transaction can be exhaustive. It’s no wonder when a business owner finally executes a letter of intent (“LOI”), he may feel like the hardest work is in the rearview mirror. Trust us, ‘phew, we are good now’ is a bit premature! While preparing […]
