What’s my business worth? In a recent study, business owners were asked what they estimate the value of their business to be. 10% didn’t have a clue. The other 90% answered in a wide range between $500,000 and $100 million. Further when asked how they arrived at that valuation, 2/3 answered that they had no…
Every business owner has a big dream of selling their business and heading off to see the world. The problem is there’s very little planning that’s been done, leaving the business owner uncertain about the future. Many business owners fall into the trap of the “rolling five years” saying, “I’m planning to retire five years…
Every business owner has a big dream for their business and wants to make it happen. The problem is many business owners don’t have a clear strategy of how we’re going to transition the ownership and management of the business to another party because we’ve done no planning. We have our heads down working in the business…
Chris Caldwell, Partner at Highland Trust Partners, and Aaron Wynn, President of Hunter Recruitment Advisors, were guests on this episode of ProfitSense with Bill McDermott. Chris discussed how he got into financial planning, who they most often work with, the business owner’s level of preparedness for the future, how business planning unfolds, and much more. Aaron began…
Every business owner has a big dream for their company and wants to make it happen. They’re constantly working on improving their business, tweaking their strategy and efficiency, and are never satisfied. When it comes time to exit, this can lead to being frustrated or anxious because they didn’t spend enough time working on the…
Every business owner has a big dream to sell their business, achieve financial freedom, and live life on their terms. But many don’t know where to start or what to do. Recent studies show that business owners have a concept of the value of their business, but less than half of those have obtained an…
A successful business exit can be a complex and daunting process. There are many factors to consider, such as the value of the business, the best way to sell it, and how to ensure a smooth transition. That’s why it’s essential for business owners to consider following these three major steps. One of the best…
Host Bill McDermott welcomed two accomplished entrepreneurs to this edition of ProfitSense with Bill McDermott: Barry Adams, Peachtree Awnings, and Marika Ponton, Office Angels. Barry shared how his inspiration for starting his business was to “make people smile” and how that mission guides both their work and care for their associates. He also talked about associate…
Every business owner has a big dream for selling their business and wants to make it happen. However, many don’t know where to start or what to do. Selling a business, in some ways, is like selling a house. You don’t decide one day to put a “for sale by owner” sign in the yard…
When someone mentions they are a salesperson, mental images often come to mind of the used car salesperson that asks, “What do I need to do to get you in this car today?” People hate to be sold. But, when people are ready to buy they appreciate the help. There’s a subtle mindset shift (sell…
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