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Enhancing Business Resiliency: Key Functions to Automate and How to Do It
In today's fast-paced, dynamic business landscape, companies are increasingly reliant on technology to stay competitive and resilient....
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Mar 31, 20255 min read


Why Every Business Owner Should Invest in a Business Coach Focused on Value Creation and Value Acceleration
In today’s competitive business landscape, building and sustaining value is essential for long-term success. Whether you're planning to...
rwelke1
Mar 24, 20256 min read


How to Standardize Your Business for an Optimal Sale
When preparing your business for a third-party sale, one of the most critical aspects is ensuring that it runs efficiently without heavy...
rwelke1
Mar 17, 20255 min read


Streamline Your Business for a Successful Sale (Industrial Commercial Services)
Selling a business is a significant milestone that requires careful preparation. Whether you’re looking to retire, pursue new...
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Mar 10, 20255 min read


Mitigate Buyer Risk to Maximize Sale Value
As an owner who is looking to sell a business, it is crucial that they understand that, for the buyer, purchasing a business holds some...
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Mar 3, 20254 min read


Assessing the Scalability of Your Small Business Model
In today’s rapidly evolving marketplace, scaling your business is not just an option—it’s a strategic imperative for staying competitive...
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Feb 24, 20256 min read


How a SWOT Analysis Can Help Discover What is Hindering Salable Value in a Business
For small business owners, understanding their company’s internal and external environment is key to sustained success. A SWOT analysis,...
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Feb 17, 20255 min read


A Transformation Roadmap: Turning a Lifestyle Business to a Sellable Asset
For many business owners, their companies start as lifestyle businesses—ventures designed primarily to generate income and support their...
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Feb 10, 20257 min read


Strategies to Build an Owner Independent Business
Creating a business that operates independently of its owner is the ultimate goal for many entrepreneurs, especially should they wish to...
rwelke1
Feb 3, 20255 min read


THE 3 STEPS BETWEEN WEALTH & REGRET FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
For most business owners, their company represents 70-90% of the wealth in their financial portfolio. It’s not just a source of income —...
Brad Gaulin
Jan 29, 20254 min read


Pre-Sale Preparation: Self-Assessment on the Current Value of a Business
Selling a business is a significant milestone, and one of the most critical steps in this journey is determining its current value. A...
rwelke1
Jan 27, 20255 min read


What Business Buyers Look for in Assessing Prospecitve Purchase
When evaluating a business for purchase, potential buyers approach the process with a critical eye, seeking specific attributes that...
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Jan 20, 20253 min read


Why Lifestyle Businesses Struggle to Sell
Lifestyle businesses, often built around an entrepreneur’s passion or designed to support a particular way of life, offer significant...
rwelke1
Jan 13, 20256 min read


A Simple Path to Cultural Transformation – The 3M Framework for Change Management
Change is inevitable in today’s fast-paced business world, yet most organizations struggle to make it stick. Harvard research shows that...

Brad Gaulin
Jan 6, 20254 min read
JANUARY 2025 PARTNER NEWSLETTER
THE BUSINESS EXIT ADVISOR NETWORK (BEAN) MEETUPS – GROW YOUR ADVISORY SERVICES USING EXIT PLANNING - A Maximum-value Exit Takes a Great...

Brad Gaulin
Jan 6, 20251 min read


Lifestyle Business versus Sellable Business: Why it Matters!
When starting or growing a business, one critical decision business owners often overlook is whether they are building a lifestyle...
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Jan 6, 20255 min read


Goal Execution Drives Success
Execution of business goals is crucial to the success of any organization. Without proper execution, even the most well-crafted goals and...
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Dec 9, 20243 min read


Importance of Goal Planning for Your Business
Goal setting is an essential aspect of running a successful business. It helps to provide direction, focus, and motivation for both the...
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Dec 2, 20242 min read


Business Warning: Be Prepared for a Recession or Risk Losing Everything
In today’s volatile global economy, the risk of trade wars and economic turbulence is higher than ever. Consider the implications of the...

Brad Gaulin
Nov 26, 20243 min read


Understanding the Risks of Private Equity Buyouts
When private equity (PE) firms acquire baby boomer-owned businesses, the outcomes can vary widely. Not all private equity firms are the...
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Nov 25, 20246 min read
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