Many business owners today are thinking about an exit from their privately-held business and are trying to figure out how to begin this seemingly-overwhelming task. Like most owners who are in need of some guidance and advice, you may be looking to your professional advisors for assistance. This newsletter is...
A business owner’s exit is a once-in-a-lifetime transformation. We’re not talking about selling a house or a car. This is a complex process that requires the technical expertise of a team of trusted advisors. It must begin with personal reflection on the part of the owner regarding what...
With each tax season, business owners usually reflect on their prospects regarding retirement. Since a majority of business owners are dependent on the revenue stream generated by their businesses for day-to-day life and additionally to fund retirement, meeting with your accountant and financial advisor to evaluate the performance of your...
2018 Tax Law Impact Breakfast Seminar Ferncroft CC Middleton, Ma. Thursday March 29th 8:30 am The biggest tax overhaul in more than two decades has officially hit the books, and business owners are scrambling to figure out what this means for their net income, growth strategy and eventual retirement...
Why are you in Business? In any competitive endeavor there are two prevailing mindsets – there are those who are playing to win the ‘game’ and there are those who are playing not to lose. Business owners are playing the game of business. Each player in this game has quite...
Does your business have Investment Value? While most business owners focus on the annual profit or cash flow of their business, it is less common devote time and attention to an equally important measurement, your business’ return on investment. An ROI measurement can help an owner determine whether their...
There is an old saying that goes “show me how I am paid and I’ll show you how I’ll behave”. The issue is simple for business owners – the right incentive plans help to grow the value of your company while the wrong (or no) incentive plans leave key employees...
When considering an exit from your privately-held business, there are a number of obstacles that can get in the way of success. It is easiest to view your business exit in two distinct parts. First… an exit is a very complex decision. Then, once a decision has been made, the...
When a business owner begins to think about a life-changing event, such as an exit from their business, it is common for that owner to seek the advice and counsel of others who they trust. Often times these owners approach trusted friends to mention that they are thinking about selling...
Today’s business owners are becoming more and more aware that preparing their companies for a sale has a lot of benefit to them and their businesses. In fact, with the growing marketplace of ‘exit planners’ – professional advisors who help business owners prepare for a future transition of their business...