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As a business owner, you know what it’s like to lie awake at 2 a.m. Maybe it has happened when you are excited and full of new ideas for your business. More often, it’s because you are worried about issues you will face the next day. Sometimes, it’s because you just woke up with the solution to a problem. I’ve experienced all those emotions about my businesses over the years. Awake at 2 o’clock? is where I share them with you, and hopefully help with answers that will let you sleep.
John F. Dini, CExP, CEPA
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Small business owners are the Hunters of the 21st century. We are 3% of the US population, and yet we create over half of all American jobs. As Hunters, we may not be inclined to manage by the numbers or stick to systems. Are you a Hunter or a Farmer?
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How prepared are you to exit your company?
The Assessment breaks down the four major categories of exit readiness; Finance, Planning, Operations and Revenue/Profit.
Tag Archives: Boomer Bust
Quarterbacking is Not Exit Planning
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
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
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 →
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Why Plan Now? Exit Planning for Small Business
Owners ask all the time, “Why Plan Now?” “I’m not planning to leave my business for years. I feel good, and I still enjoy my business. I’m not sure what else I would do. Besides, if my company is only … Continue reading →
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Selling to Employees: Exit Planning for Small Business Part 4
Selling to employees is one method of transition that is growing rapidly in popularity. Usually the driving motivation is a desire to help the people who got you this far enjoy some of the benefits of ownership, but there is … Continue reading →
John: Thx for this Blog post. It helps to clarify the role of the Exit Planning Strategist for all concerned- the business owner, the other advisors, and even the Exit Planning Strategist. Great information!