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Succession & Exit Strategies
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5 Strategies to Turn Around a Program Launch That Isn’t Working
If you’re a few days into your program launch and you’re disappointed by lack of results, don’t waste…
12 Keys to Family Business Success
Building a business with family can be tough. We've got 12 essential strategies for striking the right balance when creating a startup with family.
3 Lessons for Balancing a Side Hustle When Launching a Business
Any founder will tell you that starting a new business while working another job (or two for that…
5 Tips to Keep in Mind as You’re Starting a Business
Starting a business is incredibly exciting, but it also requires a lot of strategic planning if you want…
Why Grit is Essential to Your Success as an Entrepreneur
For entrepreneurs building a business, the initial startup stage is an exhilarating time: you’re energized by your idea…
How to Use Talent Optimization to Build a Better Business
The following is excerpted from “The Science of Dream Teams: How Talent Optimization Can Drive Engagement, Productivity, and Happiness” by Mike Zani,…
4 Important Questions to Ask When Buying a Business Right Now
The market looks vastly different than it did a year ago, which means new opportunities — for better…
This Angel Investor Shares Why You Need an Exit Strategy from the Start
For founders and entrepreneurs building up their business, the initial startup stage typically focuses on the product, technology…
An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Selling Your Company
After 10 years of running my company, Mtell, we sold it to a publicly traded company for $37…
Why It’s Key to Have an Exit Strategy Before Starting a Business
Some authors swear that writing the ending of a book first is imperative to the plot. Knowing where…
Your Business May Have Failed, But You Can Still Prevail
Upper Street was a dream for any entrepreneur. The bespoke shoe label, started in 2010 by Julia Elliott…
What’s Your Website Worth and Where Can You Sell It?
As an internet entrepreneur, situations arise where you may need to sell your website and want to ensure…
Tackling What’s Next: Are You Ready to Exit Your Business?
Exit strategy. A noun that could become a verb and conjures up both excitement and paralysis for entrepreneurs. Developing…
Top Leadership Traits Needed to Successfully Manage a Family Business
It wouldn’t be a stretch to say many people don’t like change of any kind. The status quo,…
4 Traps To Avoid When Selling Your Company
Business owners have been known to refer to due diligence as “the entrepreneur’s proctology exam.” It’s a crude…
What You Need to Know to Close Your Business
You’ve invested a lot of effort, time, and money to start your small business and keep it running.…
Business Valuation: What is Your Business Worth?
Your business is likely your largest asset, so it’s normal to want to know what it is worth.…
Exit Strategy: To Sell or not to Sell? A Guide to Exiting Gracefully
Despite the many benefits of selling, knowing the right time and the right approach for your exit is not always clear. Use this article to help you plan accordingly.
How Do You Tell Early Investors that You’re Going Out of Business?
Borrowing from friends, family, and fools is very different than borrowing from a professional lender. Despite the consistent, good advice of ‘get everything in writing,’ these investments are rarely formalized.
Exit Strategy: How to Choose Yours
Choosing an exit strategy is about making the right decision for your financial future, make it a part of your business plan.