Category Archives: Building Value

“Work From Anywhere” Comes Full Circle

Posted on March 14, 2023 by John F. Dini

Work from anywhere was initially a boon for many employees. Now employers are catching up. Continue reading →

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Prepared for 2023 – Is This the Year to Exit?

Posted on December 28, 2022 by John F. Dini

What does being prepared for 2023 mean for business owners who are approaching, at, or already beyond normal retirement age? It’s become fashionable to pontificate about the “inevitable” recession in the coming year. There is an argument for not talking … Continue reading →

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Main Street Business and Middle-Market

Posted on June 14, 2022 by John F. Dini

A common area of confusion among both business owners and advisors is the difference between a “Main Street” business, a “Middle Market” business, and a “Mom and Pop” business. Main Street Businesses The International Business Brokers’ Association and other professional … Continue reading →

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Contingency and Continuity Planning

Posted on April 28, 2022 by John F. Dini

When business consultants talk about preparing for unforeseen problems, they frequently commingle the terms contingency and continuity. The terms are not synonymous, and there are important differences between them. Contingency Planning Contingency planning is generally accepted to mean how a … Continue reading →

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An Employee Retention Culture

Posted on March 16, 2022 by John F. Dini

Do you have an employee retention culture? Finding and keeping employees is exceptionally tough at present. Some are working remotely and being poached by employers in another state, others are listening to the pundits saying that employment is a seller’s … Continue reading →