Category Archives: Management

Delegation and Depth – Company Readiness for Exit

Delegation and depth are critical when presenting your business as a buying opportunity. For many business owners, exit planning means getting the company ready for sale to a third party. There are a number of approaches to enhancing preparedness for … Continue reading

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The Role of a Coach in Exit Planning

Defining the role of a coach on your exit planning team doesn’t just happen. Like any other aspect of working with consultants, you need to set expectations upfront. Many advisors like to characterize themselves as the “quarterback” of a transition … Continue reading

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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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