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The Art of Balancing Family Dynamics in Family-Owned Businesses
It’s vital to balance corporate governance with family dynamics. Family-owned businesses fail when relatives’ goals and values don’t align. Read More
Forming A Peer Advisory Board To Cope With COVID-19
The effects of COVID-19 will affect businesses beyond 2020, but creating a peer advisory board now could help your business survive long-term. Read More
Investing in Small Businesses Is Key to Driving Economic Recovery
Investing in small businesses is crucial to innovation and economic growth. How can investors ensure entrepreneurs have enough capital? Read More
The B2B Marketing Strategies You Need to Succeed In a Digital Age
Business to business (B2B) marketing and sales must be specialized, but these B2B marketing strategies will help keep you ahead of the curve. Read More
As Leaders Age and the Unexpected Strikes, Developing a Succession Plan is Mission Critical
The average S&P CEO is 58. Are businesses ready for transition? Developing a succession plan should be on every company’s agenda early on. Read More
Cash is King: Prepare Your Balance Sheet for a Business Sale
Buyers look for signs of healthy cash flow. Find ways to clean up your earnings and expenses as you prepare your balance sheet. Read More
How Do I Evaluate Multiple Offers in a Business Sale?
Comparing multiple offers in a business sale is not always an apples to apples comparison. Consider buyer intent, complex provisions and, ultimately, your goals. Read More
90 Second Lesson: What are BDCs? A Look at the Business Development Company Model
BDCs or Business Development Companies are investing vehicles for funding small businesses. How can BDC investing work for your portfolio? Read More
Banker, Broker or Sell it Yourself: Choosing the Right Method to Sell Your Company
If you don’t know how to sell a small business, you may find resources and expertise in an investment banker or broker, but it can come at a cost. Read More
Seller Financing a Business: How to Strengthen Your Deal
Seller financing a business is an often necessary way to tap more buyers, increase sale price and ease capital gains taxes. Here’s how to get the best deal. Read More