Sorting Out Perceived Obstacles to Exit Planning

I recently was asked by a colleague, “When you first engage with a business owner, what’s their perception about how difficult it is to sell a business?” More often than not, selling a business is an overwhelming concept to a business owner and is behind the multiple reasons we hear from owners who argue that …

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Research Reveals Changing Trends in Exit Planning

The Denver-based Business Enterprise Institute (BEI), which specializes in Exit Planning industry research and education, conducts a major survey of business owners every few years. The purpose of the survey is to examine owners’ beliefs, ideas, and actions as they relate to how they intend to plan for the future of their ownership, what steps …

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Why You Need a Business Continuity Plan  

You’ve worked hard to build a strong, solid business. The ability to keep that business intact – even when an unexpected event happens – is born out of good planning. Although not pleasant to think about, all business owners should consider what would happen if they or a co-owner should die, become incapacitated, or otherwise …

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Working Genius – Where Might Yours be Hiding?

Patrick Lencioni, author and creator of The Six Types of Working Genius, has identified six gifts, or talents, which are innate to individuals, regardless of their level of training or the positions they hold in a company. He refers to these as “Working Genius” qualities that all businesses need and maintains that, without them, a company …

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Cultivating a Company Culture of Ownership Thinking

The concept of “Ownership Thinking” is founded on Brad Hams’ philosophy and methodology of building business wealth by instilling a mindset of ownership among employees. His Ownership Thinking model is the foundation of his business and book – both by the same name – which guide companies to unleash their potential by providing the training …

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Ownership Thinking

The term “Ownership Thinking” (OT) is likely best known as the title of a book. But it’s also a business, and a mindset. The Denver area business came first, founded by Brad Hams in 1995 after several years of developing the Ownership Thinking model. Its goal was to help businesses unleash their potential by providing …

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