When Is Really the Right Time to Sell Your Business? “It’s always a great time to sell!” At some point in time, every business owner or operator will hear this…
7 Financial Stats Every CEO Should Know Before Making a Deal As a CEO, there’s nothing worse than going blank like a Bambi in the headlights when a potential investor or…
4 Reasons to Leave Your Company to Your Daughter (Instead of Your Son) The status of women in the workplace is a frequent topic of conversation in the media. Only 27 CEOs of…
The 4 Phases of a Successful Exit Plan I’ve worked with and observed thousands of entrepreneurs over the last 25 years. One thing that is always surprising is…
Why Your Kid Might Not Be the Best CEO for the Family Business Many CEOs dream of bequeathing their business to their son or daughter. They’ve built a fledgling company from the ground…
Why Every Business Owner Needs an Exit Plan An exit plan may sound like something that a business owner needs to create only when he or she is…
Exit Planning is not the End Many business owners view planning for their transition or “exit” from their company as an event they need to deal with…
How Long Does a Valuation Last? It’s a logical question from business owners: how long is a valuation good for? The short answer:  probably for about…
When Selling a Business, Create an Entry Plan Most business owners are familiar with the idea of exit planning, but if a departing CEO truly wants to ensure…