President Joe Biden recently announced the American Families Plan. Biden proposes paying for the AFP by increasing the c...
The problem with Allen Harris
Many teams are good at identifying problems, but not at solving problems. The issues get put on the owners’ desk and, ...
Mind Your Business: Stop selling to sell more
When the owner is the rainmaker, accounting for 76 to 100 percent of sales, the business will lose out to its competitio...
Family business power struggle
As one generation of management approaches its end, the life of the family business is jeopardized. According to the Exi...
Are you significant? Or just successful?
If you’re a business owner, you’re probably successful. But, is your business significant, or just successful? If it...
Grow by listening to clients
In a world where everything is going digital, let’s not forget that sales require discussion. Maximizing your company�...
Are you down with PPP?
If your first Paycheck Protection Program loan wasn’t enough, you have the opportunity to receive another. If you miss...
Never pay taxes again
Do you want to cash in on your company’s value but maintain control while still getting paid? Do you want to never pay...
Creating a Successful Business Succession Plan
A good succession plan creates a blueprint for ownership transfer as you exit your business. It helps you prepare for yo...
The Five Ds
Half of of exits aren’t from a sale, but from death, disability, distress, divorce, or partner disagreement the 5 D’...
Few businesses sell
The goal for many business owners is to sell their company and retire with confidence. If that wasn’t a consideration ...
Customer Satisfaction
Private equity firms are active acquirers, and they love to look at the Net Promoter Score. It focuses around one questi...