3 Things Business Owners Should Know to Prepare for Third-Party Sales
As a business owner, you’re likely used to having as much control over how the business functions as possible. You’re the go-to person for big decisions, and you own the consequences of those decisions, whether they’re good or bad. This attitude is often good and sometimes necessary for the …
3 Ways to Position Your Business and Your Family for Future Success
Many business owners support their families through their businesses. If something were to happen to you, such as a sudden death or permanent injury, it may affect both your business and the lifestyles of the people who rely on you. Here are three things you should consider when planning fo …
Is Your Business Worth as Much as You Think?
As a successful business owner, you know that your business has value. It likely supports you and your family’s lifestyle. It provides a paycheck and perhaps benefits to the people you employ. The products or services you provide are meaningful to your clients. But if someone asked you how …
When to Consider Selling Your Business to a Key Employee
Whether it’s because you want to keep the business “in the family” or because you suspect you will not be able to find a good buyer for your business, you might be thinking of selling your business to an employee. The first thing to look for is the kind of employee who can and should …
Why You Should Include Your Spouse In Key Business Decisions
Sometimes when planning the next chapter in your life, the most important people feel left out. Deciding to transition out of ownership of your business is one of the most important decisions a business owner can make, so it only makes sense to include your loved ones in that planning. How …
If You Love What You Do, Why Should You Plan Your Business Exit?
Many business owners love the companies they’ve founded, whether it’s because of the work they do, the changes they effect, the money their companies provide, or something else. When you carve out a comfort zone within your business, you might question why you would want to plan for your bu …
What’s Next for Your Business? Realistic Planning Timelines After Economic Disruption
Economic crisis and business disruption make it necessary to revisit the existing plan for the future of a business, and sometimes it becomes necessary to return to the beginning of the planning process and retrace our steps. But how long does that take? Here is an overview of what to expect.
Four Ways the CARES Act Can Help Your Business
From loans to tax breaks to credits, the CARES Act attempts to provide relief to small- and medium-sized businesses. As unemployment numbers reach an all-time high, the government is looking for ways to keep Americans employed by helping employers meet payroll.
Financial Planning Questions & Answers for Small Business Owners
Foundational decisions you make can save you – or cost you – thousands over time, no matter how many widgets you sell or clients you sign up. There are deep structure questions here that will be the difference between long-term growth or flash-in-the-pan success.
From Tax Efficiency to Retirement: Financial Planning for Small Business Owners
Financial planning for a small business gets more complicated every day. Business owners must navigate tax efficiency (and life under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act), retirement preparations for yourself and your employees, and succession planning. Get your financial plan in place today and …
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Business Succession Planning Checklist
You remember your first day of business. But what about your last day? Succession planning is more complex than it may seem. Our guide walks you through the details.
