Category Archives: Exit Planning

Exit Timing and the Global Economy

Posted on November 27, 2016 by John F. Dini

How much will your exit timing be affected by the global economy? Most small businesses serve local markets. Their owners, if they have thought about it, plan to sell to a local individual. If the local market is healthy, why … Continue reading →

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Business Buyers: The “Buy Now, Pay Later” Generation

Posted on October 16, 2016 by John F. Dini

If you are preparing to sell your business, your buyers will likely be members of the “buy now, pay later” generation. Generation X is the first demographic group to be raised in a culture that put little emphasis on savings. … Continue reading →

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Ownership Transfer and Employee Security

Posted on September 25, 2016 by John F. Dini

When we start planning for the sale of a company, many owners ask me about sharing information with employees. They are naturally concerned that an ownership transfer will cause their workers to seek more secure positions elsewhere. This is true whether … Continue reading →

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Generational Differences and Identity Politics

Posted on September 18, 2016 by John F. Dini

Generational differences are a hot topic for organizational behaviorists. Is this a real issue, or is it just the current management fad? “Never in history have we seen four generations together in the workplace.” That line starts thousands of articles … Continue reading →

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Is Your Business Built on Individual Heroics?

Posted on September 4, 2016 by John F. Dini

Great employees are a wonderful gift, but individual heroics aren’t healthy for your business. Someday, you will start thinking about leaving the business. Perhaps you already do. When you begin planning for your transition, what will your company systems sound like … Continue reading →