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How Management & Board Dynamics Influence Exit Outcomes
When business owners begin thinking seriously about an exit, the conversation usually starts with financial performance. What is the company worth?...
Exit Planning
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The Hidden Cost of Delayed Exit Planning: Why Waiting to Prepare Can Cost Business Owners Millions
For many business owners, the decision to sell their company feels like a distant milestone. The business is performing well, customers remain loyal,...
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What Good Business Transition Planning Actually Looks Like (And Why It Matters)
Many Business Owners Think About Transition Too Late
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Quantifying the Biden Capital Gains Tax Proposal for Owners Considering a Business Sale
What We Know Now Fact: Last week (April 23, 2021) President Biden proposed increasing the long-term capital gains tax rate from the current 20% to...
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Prepare Intelligently For a Future Exit
Routinely thinking about your exit plan is key to succeeding as an entrepreneur. As you move closer to selling your business, these two tips can help...
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Strategies to Improve Business Value—Even When You Don’t Plan to Sell
Selling a business can be exciting, since it gives you the chance to get a return on the biggest investment of your life. All too often, sellers are...
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How Exit Planning Can Help Even if You Never Leave Your Business
You’ve committed significant chunks of time to building your business. Some owners are so proud of their work that they plan to die running their...
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Are You Psychologically Prepared to Sell Your Company?
Selling your business can unearth a treasure trove of emotions about your life’s work, your future, and your purpose in the world. Entrepreneurs are...
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How to Make an Exit Planning Road Map
Exit planning should begin well before you intend to sell your business. A well-designed exit plan empowers you to leave your business when you want,...
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6 Steps to Take Now to Prepare Your Business for Sale
Business owners often wait until they’re ready to sell to begin planning their exit. But insufficient planning now can cause your business to lose...