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Nov 25, 2024
7 Tips to Grow a Small Business
Are you dreaming big about your small business? The truth is, there are no limits to how good you can become or how high…
Nov 22, 2024
How Depreciation Affects Cash Flow and Financial Statements
Depreciation is one of the most misunderstood yet critical concepts in accounting. While it is simply a way to allocate the cost of tangible…
Aug 29, 2024
How First Impressions Can Impact Your Company’s Value
When potential acquirers first evaluate your business, most will quickly categorize it into a specific industry. This initial classification can significantly impact the value…
May 30, 2024
Just Add Capital
If you’re looking to attract an investor or an acquirer one day, expect them to dig into your sales and marketing process. If you’re…
May 21, 2024
Growth vs. Value
We live in a business world where growth is worshipped. Entrepreneurs measure themselves by how many people they employ. Many founders dream about making…
May 16, 2024
Big vs. Valuable
Most founders aim to boost sales, but prioritizing top-line growth can attract low-quality revenue, potentially reducing your company’s value. To an acquirer, revenue quality…
Mar 18, 2023
Growing Your Business By Acquisition Through A Downturn
We recently wrapped up a great episode that is full of practical advice on growing your business even when times get tough. We may…
Feb 3, 2023
The 2 Best Ways to Make Your Company Special
Specializing in one product or service allows you to focus on delivering that thing better than everyone else. It enables you to hire (or…
Jan 20, 2023
One Tweak That Can INSTANTLY Add Millions to The Value of Your Business
If you’re trying to figure out what your business might be worth, it’s helpful to consider what acquirers are paying for companies like yours…
Jan 6, 2023
5 Ways to Get Your Business to Run Without You
Some owners focus on growing their profits, while others are obsessed with sales goals. Have you ever considered making it your primary goal to…
Jul 1, 2022
WHAT YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE SAYS ABOUT YOUR EXIT PLAN
In our experience, your age has a big effect on your attitude towards your business and how you feel about one day getting out.…
Apr 1, 2022
From Owner to Operator: Creating Value Beyond Your Presence
Whether you’re planning to sell your company sometime soon or sometime in the future; now is the time to ensure that your business isn’t…