3 Key Points to Structuring a Deal
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3 Key Points to Structuring a Deal

Every business owner has a big dream for their company and wants to make it happen. The problem is many deals can fall apart over terms, leaving both parties confused and frustrated. There are many pieces to consider when structuring a deal. How much? What price? Cash vs. stock? Lump sum or payments over time?…

Building Transferrable Value
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Building Transferrable Value

Every business owner dreams of a big pay day when they sell their business and go off on around the world trip. However, many owners don’t follow a unified strategy of how to go about selling their business, leaving them confused and frustrated because they don’t know where to start.  The top 2 characteristics of a quality…

Why Accountability is Vital to Your Company and How to Implement It
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Why Accountability is Vital to Your Company and How to Implement It

One of the topics I talk about most with business owners is accountability. Each situation is different, but rarely do I have a client that doesn’t struggle with accountability at some point over the course of owning their business. One client right now has run a very successful company for over 48 years. But when…

3 Tips to Nail Your Loan Request Meeting with Your Bank
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3 Tips to Nail Your Loan Request Meeting with Your Bank

Growth always requires cash. Whether a business is expanding into new markets, growing their current offerings, or being bought out by current employees or a strategic buyer, funds are always required.  Sometimes a company may have the cash on hand to cover these plans and goals, but more often, financing is needed. But approaching a…

Going From Employee to Employer: Do You Have What It Takes?
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Going From Employee to Employer: Do You Have What It Takes?

In the Great Recession, I went from being an employee in banking to being an employer and launching my own business. Upheaval has become the new normal as the pandemic led many to reevaluate their jobs and more. In the Great Resignation, 4 million workers have quit their jobs so far. This could signal a change in thinking,…

A Tale of Two Mindsets: Why Documented Processes Matter
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A Tale of Two Mindsets: Why Documented Processes Matter

Every business owner wants to have the business of their dreams with lots of cash flow and profitability. However, not every business owner knows what levers to pull in their business to make that happen. Many will say, “I’m not good at managing finances” or “I might fail at managing the finances of my business,…

A Tale of Two Mindsets: Are Your Employees a Cost or an Investment?
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A Tale of Two Mindsets: Are Your Employees a Cost or an Investment?

Every business owner has a big dream for their business and wants to make it happen. The problem is, many business owners may not understand what levers to pull in their business to improve overall profitability. As a business owner or CEO, there are hundreds of decisions (big and small) to be made every day…

When Do I Add People?
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When Do I Add People?

Every business owner wants the business of their dreams. But sometimes they don’t follow a unified strategy of people and processes to get them there. It can be hard to know when you truly need more hands to accomplish your goals and keep the business running smoothly and efficiently. Leaders often have trouble “pulling the…

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