Selling Your Business… What Comes Next? Your Guide to the “After Party”
So, you’ve just sold your business. Cha-ching! After years of grinding, sleepless nights, and maybe a few too much caffine, you’ve crossed the finish line. But now what? It’s like finishing a marathon and realizing you forgot to plan the afterparty. Do you nap for a
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What’s Your Business Exit Archetype? (Hint: Start Planning Now, Even If You’re “Too Busy”)
What’s Your Business Exit Archetype? (Hint: Start Planning Now, Even If You’re “Too Busy”) (Let’s start with a quick story…)Imagine you’re building a sandcastle. You’re focused—shovel in hand, bucket nearby, moat half-dug. But you’re so busy patting down towers, you forget to check the tide. Suddenly…
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The Retirement Myth: Why “Someday” Never Comes
70% of Your Net Worth Is Trapped Here If you’re a small biz owner, your retirement plan isn’t a 401(k)—it’s your business. But here’s the kicker: 70% of your wealth is locked in a box you haven’t even opened. Retirement Isn’t a Date—It’s a Dollar
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Why 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!
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Valuing 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?
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7 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
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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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Why EBITDA—Not Revenue—Is the Key to Maximizing Your Business Sale
When most business owners start thinking about selling, they get starry-eyed over revenue numbers. I get it—big top-line figures look fantastic on paper, and it’s tempting to believe they’ll guarantee a knockout offer. But here’s the thing I’ve learned after years in the trenches: buyers aren’t
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