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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, 2024•6 min read
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, 2024•7 min read
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, 2024•3 min read
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, 2024•4 min read
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, 2024•5 min read
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, 2024•5 min read
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, 2024•4 min read
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, 2024•2 min read
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, 2024•5 min read
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, 2024•5 min read
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, 2024•5 min read
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, 2024•4 min read
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, 2024•4 min read
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, 2024•3 min read
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, 2024•3 min read