Category Archives: Management

The Role of a Coach in Exit Planning

Posted on May 19, 2023 by John F. Dini

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

Posted on April 10, 2023 by John F. Dini

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

Posted on March 14, 2023 by John F. Dini

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

Posted on April 28, 2022 by John F. Dini

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

Posted on March 16, 2022 by John F. Dini

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 →