Business Planning Archives

Strategic vs. Financial Buyers: Distinctive Ways of Acquiring Businesses

Tags: Business Planning, Business Transition and Exit Planning, Buying a Business, Selling Your Business,

As a business owner who is considering selling their business, you should take time to carefully understand the types of buyers, whether they are strategic or financial, in order to get the best outcome.

‘Housekeeping’ Tips to Consider In Order to Maximize Business Value Before You Sell

Tags: Business Management, Business Planning, Selling Your Business, Small Business, Succession Planning, Valuation,

Are you considering selling your business? Here are some tips to help maximize business value. Find out the questions you should be asking about your business and how you can minimize risk.

Assembling the Right Transaction Team: Tips for Selling Your Company Successfully

February 22, 2022
/ Business Owners & Executives • Columns
/ By Randy Joy Epstein

Tags: Business Planning, Business Transition and Exit Planning, Succession Planning,

The key to a successful business sale is assembling the right transaction team. A business sale goes smoothly when everyone’s interests align and the right transaction team comes together.

Snooze, Panic, or Eject? A Simple February Tune-up for Achieving Your Annual Goals

February 14, 2022
/ Business Owners & Executives
/ By Francine Lasky

Tags: Business Leadership, Business Planning, Self-Improvement, Small Business, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

The new year has begun, and you might already notice some of your annual goals slipping. Use this exercise to fine-tune what you have planned for this upcoming year so you can stick to your goals and make them happen.

Shakedown Street: A Tale of Unethical Business Practices

Tags: Business Leadership, Business Management, Business Planning, Small Business,

A parking ticket can teach you a lot about unethical business practices. Find out how rent-seeking behavior affects consumers and society.

Targeted Sales and Marketing Activities Should Drive Your Company’s Business Growth

January 11, 2022
/ Business Owners & Executives
/ By Scott Steer

Tags: Business Management, Business Planning, Sales & Marketing, Small Business, Social Media for Business,

Does marketing strategy improve your business? Targeted sales and marketing activities will allow your business to grow and show off its strong suites. Remember, a customer-centric mindset goes a long way when it comes to marketing your business’s specializations.

How You Can Save on College Costs

Tags: Business Planning, Family Business, Financial Management, Personal Finance/Investing, Small Business,

FAFSA’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) formula will change to the Student Aid Index (SAI). Here are some ways that you can save on college costs. If you’re a small business owner, find out how you can use your business to lower your SAI.

planning and staging a company for a transition

Planning and Staging a Company for Transition

Tags: Business Planning, Business Transition and Exit Planning, Retirement, Selling Your Business, Succession Planning,

How do you prepare your company for a transition? Thinking ahead before you sell your company or pass it on to a family will help maximize your profits and prepare your business for the change. Discover what you need to know before developing a business transition plan.

Don’t Let the Sunk Cost Fallacy Sink Your Business!

Tags: Business Management, Business Planning, Financial Management, Risk & Assurance,

Don’t stay on a course of action just because you’ve already put in the time and money. Learn how to overcome the sunk cost fallacy.

How to Plan for Management Succession

Tags: Business Leadership, Business Management, Business Planning, Business Transition and Exit Planning, Fiduciary Duties & Corporate Governance,

Planning for management succession is easier once you know your company’s business objectives and talent needs.

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