“Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.” – Zig Ziglar At our July Peer Advisory Board (PAB) meeting on Exit Planning, the discussion was around what business looks like as we re-emerge and get back to business in this phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. We focused on addressing what responsibilities business …
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Company culture – it’s a foundational element of your business. But with recent changes in how we do business, making culture a priority can be challenging. Employees may be working from multiple locations and on different schedules, how you connect with customers has likely changed, and potentially, you’ve pivoted in terms of the products and …
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Every business owner needs an exit plan in place many years before his or her intended exit date. Once your exit strategy and plan have been developed, an essential next step in the process is assembling a team of preferred advisors. Your exit planning expert will likely be at the hub of that team, interfacing …
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A buy-sell agreement, also referred to as a buyout agreement or business continuity agreement, is a contract that provides for the sale of an owner’s share of a business should certain events occur. When you start a business with one or more partners, your intention is to be in it for the long haul. If …
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Business owners leave their companies under many different circumstances and each owner’s vision of the next chapter of their life is unique. But all have some common objectives when eventually exiting their business: To leave their business in the hands of successors you choose To leave on a date you pick To leave with the …
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#3 in a Series of Three Articles on Key Employees Having the right people in the right positions is the foundation for a cohesive culture, seamless operations and greater success. It’s especially true for those who are considered “key” employees, who are also critical to a successful exit strategy. My most recent blogs focused on …
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#1 in a Series of Three Articles on Key Employees Every business owner knows the importance of having the right people in the right positions. When that’s the case, your company has a cohesive culture, continuity of vision, seamless operations, and forward motion. Obstacles and struggles are few. Having the right people is especially critical …
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