Business Owners: There’s No Time Like the Present to Know Your Worth
“I’ll figure out my business value when I’m ready to retire” is like saying, “I’ll start flossing when I’m 80.” Spoiler: Retirement might never come, and your business’s value? It’s the golden ticket to your future. Yet, 70% of small business owners have most of
Read MoreTHE NUMBERS GAME: WHY ALL ENTREPRENEURS MUST LEARN THE RULES (BEFORE THE GAME LEARNS THEM FIRST)
Entrepreneurship is like playing Monopoly, but instead of fake money, you’re risking your savings, sanity, and that one good suit you bought for Zoom meetings. Sure, you could wing it, but as 50% of startups learn the hard way, ignoring the numbers is like trying to bake
Read MoreWhy Talk About a Business Sale If You’re Not Selling?
Oh, founder! Oh, founder! So busy, so spry!You’re building your biz, reaching up to the sky.But here’s a quick tip, a secret to tell:Start thinking of selling (yes, NOW!) and you’ll sell.Not today, not tomorrow, but someday, you’ll see—Your story and vision? That’s the gold… cha-ching!
Read MoreSmall Business Owners: The Future Might Not Be All That Uncertain
For small business owners, the future often feels like a giant question mark. When should I sell? How much is my business worth? What if my partner retires? Do I have enough insurance? These unknowns can make planning feel impossible, especially when 70% of your wealth
Read MoreHealthy Business Practices for Entrepreneurs: Because “Winging It” Isn’t a Business Plan
Starting a business is a lot like adopting a pet rock. It seems simple at first—until you realize your rock needs a LinkedIn profile, a marketing strategy, and a retirement plan. But unlike a pet rock, your business won’t thrive on neglect. (Unless you’re selling pet
Read MoreValuing Your Business: A Simple Guide for Young Entrepreneurs
Imagine you have a lemonade stand. You’ve worked hard all summer, and now you want to know how much it’s worth. Is it the cost of your lemons and cups? The money you make each week? Or maybe the secret recipe that keeps customers coming back?
Read More7 Harsh Truths About Succession Planning (Your Kids Don’t Want Your Business)
7 Harsh Truths About Succession Planning (Your Kids Don’t Want Your Business) Your kids aren’t lining up to take over your business. And if you wait too long to sell, you’ll watch decades of sweat equity evaporate. Harsh? Maybe. True? Absolutely. This isn’t a feel-good pep
Read More12 Brutal Truths About Business Valuation that you need to know
12 Brutal Truths About Business Valuation (You Can’t Afford to Ignore #4) Let’s rip off the Band-Aid: Your business isn’t worth what you think it’s worth. And if you wait until “someday” to figure it out, you’ll bleed money, time, and opportunities. Business valuation isn’t just
Read MoreThe Operator Accelerator: 7 Secrets to Successfully Stepping Back
The Operator Accelerator: Your Ticket to Freedom (Yes, You Can Step Back) From Heather:“When I built my first business, I kept screaming into the void: Why isn’t there a playbook for this?! Hiring? Finance? Leadership? Most of us learn it solo, through trial-by-fire. I’ve been there
Read More7 Secrets to Distressed Asset Flipping: Buy the Dip, Sell the Comeback!
Distressed Asset Flipping: Turn Crisis into Cash (Yes, It’s Easier Than You Think) Picture this: A struggling café. Empty tables. Piles of unpaid bills. But you see dollar signs. Why? Because distressed asset flipping isn’t just for houses—it’s the ultimate business hustle. Buy low, fix fast,
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