What scares small-business owners? According to the survey, they are most worried about: So, what’s a nervous small-business owner to do? Instead of fretting about how government regulations, shutdowns, and debt defaults might affect your bottom line, channel your energy into focusing on what you can control: financial planning, customer retention (and acquisition), and risk […]

Time is the most valuable resource for small business owners. But in order to get adequately compensated for your time, you need to track how you spend it. Here are the 5 useful time tracking apps for small business needs. 1. Toggl: Toggl offers the ultimate in simplicity; just click to start the timer when […]

It’s that time of year again, almost the end of summer, where school is about to start up and suddenly everyone’s schedules have changed, and everything seems to be moving a million miles a minute. Now’s the time to get back into the swing of things! Here are several tips (both personal and business) on […]

Can you believe it? 2023 is speeding by, and we’re fast approaching the fourth quarter. Are you ready for a strong finish? Could it make or break your business? We’ll explore some effective strategies you can put in place to achieve your annual goals and start the new year strong. 1. Evaluate your financial health. […]

As a successful business owner, you know that your business has value. It likely supports the lifestyle you and your family live. 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 much is your business […]

Many advisors to business owners think a sale to key employees is a great option for companies that don’t reach the “sale to third party” threshold. Typically, they define this threshold as the point at which a business can be sold for (largely) cash. Depending on a variety of factors, this threshold is usually around […]

“My investment advisor suggested that I sell my company to an ESOP. Is that a good idea?” “My estate planning attorney recommended that I begin giving my business to my children. What do you think?” “I’m getting tired of running my business every day. My accountant thinks a sale to a third party is a […]

Building a business is challenging enough as it is. With the right Advisor Team, you can focus on business challenges while your advisors create strategies that help you compound your success in the future. But how do you build an Advisor Team that works for you instead of against each other? Consider the story of […]

Successful business owners do a lot of things well, and they make it look easy. This is often a sign of well-running processes and years of discipline. However, it can also be a trap for successful business owners who intend to pass their businesses onto their children or business insiders. While you may love the […]

There’s a big difference between not wanting to retire and not being able to retire. Even business owners who intend to die at their desks can appreciate the safety net of financial independence should something unexpected occur. But many business owners look forward to an ideal future without implementing the proper planning to achieve it. […]