Resources for business Owners

Unless you’re the owner of a multi-billion- or trillion-dollar corporation, your business is likely subject to the whims of a…

Having a valuable business could position you to do the things you want in both your personal and professional life,…

Many business owners support the lifestyles of their families, employees, and others they care about by means of running a…

Choosing a successor to run your business is one of the most challenging decisions that you’ll make as a business…

The key to business growth often lies in the installation of value drivers. Value drivers are elements that can help…

A recent Supreme Court case, Connelly v. United States, made an important ruling related to succession planning for closely held…

Writing things down is an important part of achieving your goals, both while you’re running your business and after you…

Many business owners have a fuzzy idea of what life looks like after they’re done working. But fewer business owners…

Your business is likely a large part of your financial success. Even after you eventually leave your business, you may…

Planning for a successful future often takes years. And even the most forward-thinking plans often encounter unexpected obstacles that can…

Revenue and profitability are generally good indicators of your company’s strength. However, when it comes to planning for a successful…

A common tragedy for business owners is facing a life-changing event, such as a sudden death or illness that devastates…

Building a business that’s attractive to buyers is both a powerful way to pursue a successful future and a sign…

When business owners think about planning for a successful future, they sometimes believe that it will take years to reap…

Starting a business is inherently risky. Fortunately, even the riskiest businesses have opportunities to reduce their risks and protect their…

Running a business can be one of the most fulfilling things you ever do. You dedicate everything you have to…

All business owners eventually exit their businesses – by choice, death, or otherwise —no matter how successful, powerful, or high…

Consider this scenario: A traveler wakes up in a foreign place with three things—the clothes on their back, a map…

“The best-laid schemes of mice and men gang aft agley.” -Robert Burns   What should you do if a plan you…

Planning for a successful future can seem overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you make time? Which questions should…

As a business owner, is it a good idea to hire a “professional president” to keep various managers focused? Today,…

“How hard can planning my exit really be? I already made it valuable, so all I need to do is…