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...
Monopoly control
The term “monopoly” here is hyperbole. Monopolies have not been allowed in the US since the signing of the Sherman A...
More than just a job
The voice on the phone sounded eager for some help. “I heard that you people can help a guy like me do what it takes...
Is that all my company is worth?
Many businesses are worth a lot less now than they were just months ago, and not just because of decreased earnings and ...
Family-owned businesses are SOBs
Family-owned businesses (FOBs) don’t do a good job building future leaders. When evaluating potential employees, FOB o...