If You’re Not Exit-Ready, You’re Not Growth-Ready (Buyers Will Notice—and So Should You)
You’re hustling, building your team (even if it’s just you and your super-dedicated dog), chasing customers, and trying to make that profit line climb. Growth is the dream, right? More sales, more impact, maybe even a slightly bigger office than your garage. But what if I
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The Worst Time to Sell Your Business? Tax Season. (And Why Q3 is Your Secret Weapon)
Selling your business? It’s a huge decision, often the biggest payday of your life. You want everything to go smoothly, get the best price, and walk away feeling great. But here’s a trap many owners fall into: trying to sell during tax season (January – April).
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Employee Retention Through Revenue Sharing: “Gen Z Doesn’t Want Ping Pong Tables. They Want Equity.”
Businesses are learning that it takes more than fun perks to keep employees happy. In the past, companies might have offered free snacks, casual dress codes, or even ping pong tables to make work more enjoyable. But for the new generation entering the workforce — Generation
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Why Shopify’s Acquisition Spree = Your Golden Exit Window (And How to Capitalize)
Introduction: The $2.3 Billion Signal You Can’t Ignore Shopify has acquired six companies in 18 months—from logistics (Deliverr) to B2B (Handshake)—totaling over $2.3B. While headlines focus on tech giants, a hidden opportunity is unfolding for main street business owners: We’re entering the hottest seller’s market in
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How the Fed Rate Hike Impacts YOUR Valuation (And What It Means for Your Exit)
The Ticking Clock on Your Exit You’ve spent years building your business. Now, as you plan your exit, the Federal Reserve just raised interest rates again. Headlines warn of economic uncertainty, but what does this mean for your valuation? If you’re preparing to sell your business
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The Secret Sauce to Selling Your Business (Hint: It’s All About That Paycheck)
So, you’ve built a business. You’ve survived late nights, caffine overdoses, and that one time your website crashed during a holiday sale. Now, you’re thinking about selling it. Maybe you want to retire, start something new, or finally take that vacation to Bali you’ve been dreaming
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Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): The Small Business Owner’s Secret Weapon for Selling Your Business
So, you’re thinking about selling your business. Exciting, right? But before you slap a price tag on your life’s work, there’s one thing you need to understand: Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE). If you’ve never heard of SDE, don’t sweat it. By the end of this guide,
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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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