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Why 81% of Business Owners Don't Invest More Time Preparing For the Sale of Their Business

Why 81% of Business Owners Don't Invest More Time Preparing For the Sale of Their Business

Recent research from UBS revealed that a whopping 81% of business owners who sold their business regretted not spending more time preparing for the sale. 73% of respondents said they spent less than t... ...more

Exit Planning ,Valuation &founder-independence

October 01, 20246 min read

Why Business Owners Struggle To Set a Specific 10-Year Target

Why Business Owners Struggle To Set a Specific 10-Year Target

Setting long-term goals is essential for business growth, yet many owners struggle to define a clear 10-year vision. In this insightful article by Darrell Amy, he explores the common barriers that hol... ...more

Sales ,Innovation &Valuation

September 24, 20247 min read

Three Q4 Rocks To Accelerate Your Business Into 2025

Three Q4 Rocks To Accelerate Your Business Into 2025

As Q4 approaches, it’s time to start thinking ahead to the new year and setting goals that will accelerate your business into 2025. The fourth quarter is the perfect time to lay the groundwork for suc... ...more

Sales ,Innovation &Valuation

September 10, 20243 min read

Unlocking Enterprise Value: Why Founders Must Shift from Operator to Owner

Unlocking Enterprise Value: Why Founders Must Shift from Operator to Owner

When a business begins, the founder often assumes the operator role, handling every aspect of the operation. As the company grows, it’s easy to remain involved in the day-to-day tasks. However, for a ... ...more

Strategy ,Valuation &founder-independence

August 21, 20244 min read

From Founder-Dependence To Structured Leadership

From Founder-Dependence To Structured Leadership

Founder dependence is the single greatest threat to a company's value. When potential buyers notice that essential operations are tied to the founder, they often lower their offers to mitigate risk, e... ...more

Innovation ,Exit Planning Valuation &founder-independence

August 13, 20245 min read

Five Ways Sales Growth Helps (or Hurts) Enterprise Value

Five Ways Sales Growth Helps (or Hurts) Enterprise Value

Not all revenue is created equal. Some types of sales growth drive more enterprise value than others. Smart business owners and executives recognize the ways that sales growth affects enterprise value... ...more

Strategy ,Valuation &founder-independence

July 29, 20245 min read

Why Preparing Your Business for Sale Now Is a Smart Move, Especially If You're Not Planning to Sell

Why Preparing Your Business for Sale Now Is a Smart Move, Especially If You're Not Planning to Sell

In the dynamic world of business, the only constant is change. Preparing your business for sale, even if it’s not on your immediate horizon, can yield substantial benefits. Here’s why every business o... ...more

Strategy ,Valuation &founder-independence

July 15, 20244 min read

How to Maximize Your Business Valuation by Strategic Positioning

How to Maximize Your Business Valuation by Strategic Positioning

When selling your business, initial industry categorization by acquirers significantly impacts its value. Clear positioning, highlighting positive industry trends, focusing on favorable industry aspec... ...more

Strategy ,Exit Planning &Valuation

July 11, 20242 min read

Four Stages of a Business--Which Stage Is Your Business In?

Four Stages of a Business--Which Stage Is Your Business In?

Discover the four essential stages of business growth: Start, Scale, Supercharge, and Sell. Learn how to navigate each phase, preserve key elements, and measure Enterprise Value to ensure your busines... ...more

Strategy ,Exit Planning &founder-independence

July 08, 20245 min read

Enterprise Value as a VTO Goal

Enterprise Value as a VTO Goal

Learn how to increase your company's enterprise value and improve your VTO with actionable steps. Discover the importance of tracking enterprise value, developing a Value Creation Plan, and engaging e... ...more

Exit Planning ,Valuation

June 24, 20245 min read

Valuation as The Key Metric for Stewardship

Valuation as The Key Metric for Stewardship

Stewardship in business isn't just about managing wealth—it's about creating and distributing value. Learn how focusing on value creation drives growth, enhances customer experiences, and supports imp... ...more

Strategy ,Innovation

June 17, 20245 min read

How Any Business Can Create Exponential Valuation Growth

How Any Business Can Create Exponential Valuation Growth

If you had the choice between flat, linear growth and exponential growth for the valuation of your business, which would you choose? What if the path to exponential value growth ended up creating a bu... ...more

Strategy ,Innovation Valuation &founder-independence

June 10, 20244 min read

Three Steps To Create the Entrepreneurial Culture You’ve Always Wanted in Your Midmarket Business

Three Steps To Create the Entrepreneurial Culture You’ve Always Wanted in Your Midmarket Business

Over the years I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard a midmarket business owner complain, “I wish my employees were more entrepreneurial!” If that’s you, what are you going to do about it... ...more

Strategy ,Innovation &founder-independence

June 03, 20244 min read

Why Value Is the Most Important Metric Every Business Should Track

Why Value Is the Most Important Metric Every Business Should Track

As we head into June with third quarter planning right around the corner, I want to propose a scorecard metric for leadership teams: hashtag#value. In this article, I answer three questions: 1. Why i... ...more

Strategy ,Innovation Valuation &founder-independence

May 28, 20243 min read

The Impact of Quantity and Quality on Business Valuation

The Impact of Quantity and Quality on Business Valuation

Last week when I was speaking to a group of midmarket business owners, I shared the importance of value as the most important metric a business owner should know. Yes, we need to track cash flow, reve... ...more

Strategy ,founder-independence

May 20, 20243 min read

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