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I Can’t Get the Financing I Want 

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For most small businesses, it is extremely difficult to go it alone with capital, and as a result, those same businesses have debt – for equipment, real estate, working capital or a combination therein.  Unfortunately, many of these same business owners find it challenging at times to obtain the financing they need. … Read More
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This is My First Time Selling My Business

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For the majority of business owners, the ultimate realization of their efforts and investment in building their company occurs when they exit. That path however, can be much more challenging than most first time sellers know. Multiple studies have shown that around one-third of all negotiated small business transactions actually close, including only half of those that reach an LOI phase. … Read More
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Why Can’t I Get Better Information to Run the Business?

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A common complaint we hear from business owners is that they struggle to use information to run the business. It is either not timely, not accurate or both. Those same business owners find it harder and harder to manage the business by feel as the business grows and evolves. … Read More
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The Business Case – Are You Leveraging It?

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The typical entrepreneur is presented with a constant stream of potential opportunities, initiatives and investments in their business. We see the struggle almost daily with how to evaluate options. Too often it is based on guesses, gut and momentum. While this can lead to positive outcomes, there is a way to mitigate risk and make more confident decisions using an underutilized tool in the entrepreneurs’ arsenal – the business case.… Read More
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Is It Time to Invest in New People?

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The labor market has been exceptionally tight, creating challenges for many business owners in attracting and retaining talent. This has often led to higher wages for less experienced employees, with some businesses settling on hires or avoiding new hires altogether. While economic conditions can still be unpredictable, the available talent pool for small businesses has expanded, driven in part by layoffs at larger companies, slowing growth, and a sense of uncertainty in the market.… Read More
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Storytelling – How Does the Story of Your Business Read?

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Every founder that has built a viable business has created their own entrepreneurial story. It is the story that provides credibility to customers, to team members and to your market overall. One of the things frequently talked about in our firm is the critical question, “does the entrepreneurial story match the financial one?”.… Read More
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Netflix Password Sharing and Your Business

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Streaming giant Netflix recently rolled out the bold decision to crack down on password sharing. While controversial with many of its customers, from a business perspective, Netflix felt it had no choice than to act given the rising costs of its content library and the revenue loss from users gaining access to the platform for free by simply sharing a login.… Read More
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Be Prepared for Tough Questions, and Ask Them Yourself

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We are often asked by clients what we expect to happen in the near future. The answer is “uncertainty.” However, that does not mean all expectations are uncertain or that a business cannot plan. We are already seeing certain trends in the market that are likely to continue.… Read More
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Critical Headlines to Watch

Business And Finance Concept Of A Bull Market Trend
We are in uncertain times, with headwinds prevalent and daily headlines bombarding small business owners with potential worries. While talk of an economic slowdown or recession is common, the impact, should it occur, will vary by business, industry, and local market.… Read More
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Small Business Implications to the Tragedy in Ukraine

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Two seconds on social media or the television is enough to find heart wrenching images of the assault of democracy in the Ukraine.  Our prayers are with the families and freedom fighters that are standing up to violent aggression in their homeland. … Read More