Category Archives: Management

Impressions of Value in Exit Planning

Business owners, advisors, and buyers frequently have widely different impressions of value when it comes to a business. The Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Survey canvasses intermediaries who sell privately held Main Street and mid-market companies. One question is about the … Continue reading

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“Work From Anywhere” Comes Full Circle

Work from anywhere was initially a boon for many employees. Now employers are catching up. Continue reading

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Contingency and Continuity Planning

When business consultants talk about preparing for unforeseen problems, they frequently commingle the terms contingency and continuity. The terms are not synonymous, and there are important differences between them. Contingency Planning Contingency planning is generally accepted to mean how a … Continue reading

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An Employee Retention Culture

Do you have an employee retention culture? Finding and keeping employees is exceptionally tough at present. Some are working remotely and being poached by employers in another state, others are listening to the pundits saying that employment is a seller’s … Continue reading

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Do you Suffer from Decision Addiction?

Do you suffer from decision addiction? The typical business owner lives on dopamine.  According to WebMD: Dopamine is a type of neurotransmitter. Your body makes it, and your nervous system uses it to send messages between nerve cells. That’s why … Continue reading

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