3 Common Seller Errors Caused by Inexperience
The old saying, “There is no replacement for experience,” is a truism that has stood the test of time. When it comes to businesses, and selling them, inexperience can dismantle a deal.
Read moreWhy Embrace Corporate Social Responsibility?
If you are unfamiliar with corporate social responsibility, you are certainly not alone, but you will be hearing a lot about it in the coming years. According to Global Affairs Canada, “Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is defined as the...
Read moreWhy Does An Owner Become A Seller?
When a business owner has worked hard to establish or grow a business—often from the ground up—why would he or she choose to sell? After investing innumerable hours, energy, ingenuity, and effort to make one’s business known and successful,...
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4 Factors Affecting Ownership Transition
If you own a business, ownership transition should be a key part of your planning. A few years ago, MassMutual Life Insurance Company conducted a thought-provoking survey of family-owned businesses. Obviously, family-owned businesses have their own unique needs and...
Read moreAre You Ready to Exit?
If the prospect of selling your business has motivated you to read this article, your curiosity indicates you are taking the first step toward a business exit. You don’t have to make a commitment at this point; you are...
Read moreSelling Points for Business Owners
“Independent business owner” is a phrase with two meanings. Of course, it means being the owner of an independent business. But another way to look at “independent business owner” is to let this phrase define the very personality of...
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