Should You Sell Your Company…NOW?
Is it time to sell your company? Consider economic realities, your feelings about being in business, and the importance of preparedness to help you decide.
Read moreWhat Kind of Business Owner are You?
Does your business have real longevity or is it a temporary entity that will vanish the second you stop working on it? In his insightful article in The Business Journals entitled, “Are You Living for Today as a Business Owner...
Read morePrepare Your Exit on Day One
Pepperjam CTO Greg Shepard recently published “Planning Your Exit Should Begin When You Launch,” in Entrepreneur magazine. In this article, Shepard puts forward a variety of thought-provoking ideas including that entrepreneurs should be thinking about partnering early on with...
Read moreWhat Sellers Don’t Expect When Selling Their Companies
In a “perfect world,” business owners would plan three to five years ahead to sell their companies. But, as one industry expert has suggested, business owners very seldom plan to sell; rather, selling is “event driven.”
Read moreIf You’re Selling, Prepare for the Unexpected!
Many experts agree that the best time to prepare to sell your business is when you start your business. However, few business owners reach that level of preparedness. Usually, the preparation that goes into selling a business is event-driven. Factors such as...
Read moreA Short Story All Family-Owned Businesses Should Read
When it comes to selling a family-owned business there are no shortage of complicating factors, but one pops up quite often. This article contains a true story about a popular family business that was built from the ground up...
Read moreWhen 2 Million Dollars is Not Enough to Sell
Not everyone wants to sell when they feel as though they must sell. Life changes, such as divorce or illness, can trigger the sale of a business. Everything from declining business revenue to partnership problems and more can send...
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