2021 is in the books. If your goal as a business owner is to build a more valuable company in 2022, here are some New Year’s resolutions to consider: 1. STOP CHASING REVENUE. A bigger company is not necessarily a… Read More
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3 Things Wealthy Business Owners Do Differently
Much is made of analyzing the personality traits of successful entrepreneurs. Some appear outgoing. Others are introverts. Some lean right, others left. Some are flashy. Others are monk-like with their money. Their diversity can lead one to the conclusion that… Read More
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Is Your Business Too Dependent On You? (5 Reasons Why Your Business Is Too Dependent On You)
If you, as a business owner, were to draw a picture that visually represents your role in your business, what would it look like? Are you at the top of an organizational chart, or stuck in the middle of your business… Read More
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Which is Better, a Financial Buyer or a Strategic Buyer?
If you decide to sell your business to an outside acquirer, you’re going to have to decide between a financial and a strategic buyer—understanding the different motivations of these two buyers can be the key to getting a good price… Read More
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The Big Thing Holding Back Small Businesses
Small businesses stay small either by choice, or because they start chasing growth in the wrong places. When you strip away the layers, it all comes down to darts. Imagine a dartboard with a bull’s eye and around it is a… Read More
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Ownership Has Its Privileges
Walk down Nashville’s Lower Broadway any night of the week, and you can hear aspiring artists belting out cover tunes from Elton John to Garth Brooks. In many cases, these musicians come to Nashville to be discovered but pay their rent… Read More
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Record Keeping for Your Own Business
Keeping good business records will not only help you stay in business but may also help you increase profits. Your business records let you analyze where your business is and where it’s going. They point out potential trouble spots and… Read More
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Planning for Succession of a Business
BUSINESS SUCCESSION PLANNING — WHAT IS IT? One of the important decisions a business owner must face is when and how to step out of the business — in other words, business succession planning or exit planning. Do you expect… Read More
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Funding a New Business
You’ve written your business plan, you’re excited about your business idea, and now it’s time to get started. One problem: You don’t have the financing to fully realize your dream. What are your options? Aside from using your own funds… Read More
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Transferring Your Family Business
As a business owner, you’re going to have to decide when will be the right time to step out of the family business and how you’ll do it. There are many estate planning tools you can use to transfer your… Read More