What Is My Company Worth?

I get this question a lot from business owners.  They would normally like to hear a simple answer and many times are disappointed with the answer.  I don’t…

Why Are Financial Statements Important?

We hear this regularly when we are meeting with business owners; especially relatively new businesses.  Some of you may be thinking, “How can you ask a question like…

The Basics of Confidentiality and or Non-Disclosure Agreements for Buyers

You are an individual buyer and you’ve become aware of a business for sale opportunity and the intermediary representing the seller asks you execute a Confidentiality Agreement or…

The Urgent Need For Clarity

By Kathryn Weber, PHR Why are so many experienced professionals saying that the business climate today is more unforgiving than ever? It is faster paced, with shorter turnaround…

How Do I Control The Cash In My Business?

By Erik Owen If you don’t have to worry about cash flow these days, you are not only fortunate, but also in the minority.  Whether your sales have…

Using Microsoft Excel To Supercharge Your Profits

By Lorry Rifkin Microsoft Excel is omnipresent in the business world today. It is used to help run millions of business. Users have all levels of training from…

Things To Consider Before Diving Into A Marketing Communications Project

By Terry Bolda Previous blog postings have explained the advantages of having professional and regular communications with your target audience, whether it is a letter, annual report, blog…

Preparing to Exit – Assembling Your Exit Planning Team

By  Frank Orlando We’re entering the heart of tax season, and business owners are meeting with their CPAs and accountants to review their taxes and discussing the previous…

Finding (And Satisfying) The Unarticulated Need

By Jim Buell What if Henry Ford had only listened to his customer?  I don’t think he would have been nearly as successful as he was. Henry Ford…

Sales Accountability vs. Organizational Responsibility

By Peter Rathmann Customers are disappearing, buying habits have changed, profit margins are shrinking, marketing budgets have been stripped, and the competition is entrenched. To compound the problem, your…