Category Archives: Exit Planning

Celebrating Mr. Fezziwig

Posted on December 26, 2017 by John F. Dini

To celebrate the holiday, I’m reprinting a post from 2013 about the underappreciated boss of A Christmas Carol, Mr. Fezziwig. I hope that you enjoy it. Merry Christmas! Last week was the 170th anniversary of the publication of Charles Dickens’ … Continue reading →

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Life After Exit — Time is of the Essence

Posted on December 3, 2017 by John F. Dini

From time to time, we share real stories about life after exit from owners who have sold their businesses. Some are great and some… not so much. The have agreed to share their experiences to help other owners prepare for … Continue reading →

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Exit Planning – Maintaining Control

Posted on November 6, 2017 by John F. Dini

For many owners, their biggest concern in an exit plan is maintaining control. Whether they seek to sell to employees, family or a third-party, there is a fear that, once started, the process will have its own rules and momentum. My colleague John … Continue reading →

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Choosing Your Timeframe to Exit

Posted on October 10, 2017 by John F. Dini

“My timeframe? Talk to me in about five years.” When business owners are asked about exit planning, that answer is almost ubiquitous. In fact, a much-quoted 2008 survey of owners by Price Waterhouse Coopers (now PwC – not clear why … Continue reading →

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Internal Transfers: Legacy vs. Lucre

Posted on September 13, 2017 by John F. Dini

Lifestyle vs. Legacy Why would I refer to the results of an internal transfer as “lifestyle vs. lucre?” Lucre is a pejorative term. While it is technically just a synonym for money, most dictionaries draw the parallel to its use in … Continue reading →