Category Archives: Exit Planning

EBITDAC : What is Your Business Worth Now?

Posted on April 20, 2020 by John F. Dini

Several friends have sent me a picture of an EBITDAC coffee mug this week. As it states, EBITDAC stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization and Coronavirus. Will this be the new measure of cash flow for valuing your … Continue reading →

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Exit Planning in a Crisis

Posted on March 29, 2020 by John F. Dini

Why would you be exit planning in a crisis? At the height of the economic expansion (a few months ago in late 2019) I was reviewing a company’s financial statements. Their sales were stagnant, and profits were minimal. When I … Continue reading →

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Quarterbacking is Not Exit Planning

Posted on February 26, 2020 by John F. Dini

Quarterbacking is a popular term when exit planners are talking to clients. It’s supposed to invoke a vision of someone who is in control. Think about a Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers or Patrick Mahomes standing tall in the pocket, surveying … Continue reading →

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Exit Planning Checklist for 2020

Posted on January 17, 2020 by John F. Dini

The beginning of a new year is a great time to review your Exit Planning Checklist. All business owners will stop being business owners at some point. So, there is no better time to begin planning for the inevitable than … Continue reading →

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Baby Boomers’ Influence – Still Strong

Posted on January 8, 2020 by John F. Dini

There is ample evidence in the marketplace that Baby Boomers’ influence is still powerful. From walk-in tubs to stand-up bikes, and from pharmaceutical commercials to river cruises, Boomer tastes are catered to in every market. We all know the sterotypes … Continue reading →