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
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THE 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
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Small 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
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Healthy 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
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12 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
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The 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
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Join The Operator Accelerator + get exclusive access to a private workshop with Heather Barber
Master the Skills to Step Back — Without Letting GoJoin The Operator Accelerator + get exclusive access to a private workshop with Heather Barber Intro When I was building my company, I remember thinking: Why isn’t there a playbook for this? Most business owners are expected
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Avoid the Cash Suck: How Productizing Your Service (and Charging Upfront) Boosts Cash Flow
The Problem: Service Businesses Are Cash-StarvedLet’s get real: If your cash flow depends on clients paying after you’ve done the work, you’re basically running a charity. You deliver the service, cross your fingers, and pray the invoice gets paid before your rent does. It’s like feeding
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Why Being the Boss of Everything is Terrible for Your Exit Strategy (And How to Fix It)
If your business needs you like a Netflix account needs a password, buyers will treat it like a risky Tinder date—swipe left. Sure, you’re proud of your hustle. But when you’re the human glue holding everything together, buyers see a liability, not a legacy. Here’s the
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How Productizing Your Service Unlocks Scalability and Freedom: Lessons from a MedSpa Revolution
In the world of service-based businesses, talent and customization are often seen as strengths. But what happens when those very qualities become barriers to growth? When operations rely too heavily on individual expertise or bespoke solutions, scaling becomes nearly impossible. Employees come and go, processes remain
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