Category Archives: Leadership

A Boss for the other 364

Posted on December 25, 2021 by John F. Dini

Each year I reprint a post from 2013 about the underappreciated boss of A Christmas Carol, Mr. Fezziwig. I hope that you enjoy it. Merry Christmas! This week was the 178th anniversary of the publication of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas … Continue reading →

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Manager or Leader? Planning Succession

Posted on October 3, 2021 by John F. Dini

Should you hire a manager or leader as part of your succession planning? Before you make that decision, you need a pretty good idea of what your exit plan is. Once your objective is set, it’s one of the answers … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Value, Entrepreneurship, Exit Options, Exit Planning, Exit Strategies, Leadership, Management | Tagged business ownership, business planning, business strategy, employee performance, employees, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, Exit Options, exit planning, exit strategies, leadership, management, selling a business, small business, small business advice | Leave a comment

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 →