Are you part of an association that has an annual conference? If it’s like most, the annual conference is a time to get together with industry colleagues and network to grow your business. It’s hard to get away from the office, but also a can’t-miss event because it’s where the connections and education happens. Typically, the formal contentRead More…
Business Valuation Needed for a Divorce?
Question: My husband and I are divorcing and I own a successful business. While there are many issues we need to work through as part of our divorce, one of the largest questions we have is how to agree on the value of my business. It is our goal to work through this difficult timeRead More…
When Business Partnerships Change, This Document is Key
Getting into business with one or more partners is a time of optimism and hope for a bright future. On the flip side, undoing business relationships can be like going through a personal divorce. Hopefully a buy-sell or other shareholder agreement that all parties considered to be “fair” was drafted and signed before it wasRead More…
Do You Know the Key Drivers That Impact the Value of Your Business?
The following blog is a continuation of the answer to a question posed in a prior blog asking for more detail on the key drivers of value in a business. We focused first on the financial performance drivers, but there is so much more to the story! Read on to find out more about eachRead More…
Driving Value Through Financial Performance
Dear Cathy, I own a system integration business that specializes in the food service industry. I enjoyed the blog you wrote about 8 Ways To Drive Value In Your Business. It got me thinking about my business, but I could use help thinking through specific ways I could use these concepts, especially those related toRead More…