Category Archives: Entrepreneurship

Non-Qualified Plans in Exit Planning

Posted on September 5, 2021 by John F. Dini

When I talk to business owners about “non-qualified plans,” their first reaction is often “Hold on there. I don’t want to get in trouble!” The term “Non-qualified” merely refers to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, more commonly … Continue reading →

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The Missing Employees

Posted on July 19, 2021 by John F. Dini

Are you missing employees? Where did they go? I just got off the phone with a restaurant owner who temporarily closed one of his locations so that he could redistribute the staff to the other three. I’ve also heard or … Continue reading →

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Are Remote Employees Value Killers?

Posted on June 22, 2021 by John F. Dini

Remote employees can have a dramatic impact on the value of your business. If your exit strategy is to sell to a third party, take some time to think about the areas where offsite workers could have an impact. Curb … Continue reading →

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The Downside of Remote Work

Posted on May 5, 2021 by John F. Dini

I came in this morning planning to write about the downside of remote work. It isn’t for everyone. In fact, it creates new long-term problems for businesses and will continue to do so. (For a related topic, see my previous … Continue reading →

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Return to Work Owner’s Guide

Posted on April 13, 2021 by John F. Dini

Return to work policies are a new COVID-related minefield for business owners to negotiate. As more states make COVID control measures less restrictive or optional, the “requirements” of a safe workplace, and what we can demand of employees, are becoming … Continue reading →