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12 Ideas to Improve the Value of Your Business
December 15, 2022As the holiday season is upon us, we took the opportunity to canvas our clients and business associates to come up…
Read MoreNot All Revenue is Created Equal – Growth vs Value
December 1, 2022When you look ahead to next year, will your growth come from selling more to your existing customers or finding new…
Read MoreRelax and take a Vacation… Can You Do It?
November 15, 2022A recent survey found private companies that continue to perform without their owner being present in day to day operations for…
Read MoreLook At Your Business Critically – Just Like You Would If You Were Buying A House!
November 1, 2022Let’s say you and your significant other are looking to move. You look on MLS and find one that looks appealing…
Read MoreHow Do I Romance a Potential Acquirer?
October 15, 2022As in love or in any negotiation, being the person who makes the first move usually puts you in a vulnerable…
Read MoreStop Being Dependent on One Sales Representative
September 15, 2022Dependency – it’s a topic we often cover with owner/operators, but it’s also true in a small business for your CFO,…
Read MorePrevention is better than the cure – and can be more profitable
September 1, 2022As Mergers and Acquisition Advisors, this is a common theme we comment on, but one worth repeating. To grow a valuable…
Read MoreFour Ways to Protect Your Turf
August 15, 2022Warren Buffett famously invests in businesses that have what he calls a protective “moat” around them – one that inoculates them…
Read MoreDealing with the 800 Pound Gorilla in Love
July 15, 2022On June 1, 2011, both Floyd’s Coffee Shops in Portland, Oregon were busier than usual. The regulars were elbowed out of…
Read MoreWhat your age says about your exit plan
June 1, 2022In our experience, your age has a big effect on your attitude towards your business and how you feel about one…
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