by Stephen Pascarella | Dec 12, 2016 | Exit Planning
There is an old saying that goes “show me how I am paid and I’ll show you how I’ll behave”. The issue is simple for business owners – the right incentive plans help to grow the value of your company while the wrong (or no) incentive plans leave key employees with...
by Stephen Pascarella | Nov 23, 2016 | Exit Planning
It is sometimes difficult to know how much information to share with your management team. From “playing it close to the vest” to “open book” management, different companies have different cultural approaches to these issues. In addition to deciding how much...
by Stephen Pascarella | Oct 20, 2016 | Exit Planning
Your business would not have been as successful without the assistance of advisors – it is a fact most owners recognize. From mentors or industry leaders that helped you start to attorneys and consultants helping you to continue to grow and adapt your business,...
by Stephen Pascarella | Oct 5, 2016 | Exit Planning
Exiting owners are often surprised to learn that deal structuring and taxes can be the largest obstacles that need to be overcome to execute a successful exit strategy. When it comes to the structure of the actual business sale, there are several options available to...
by Stephen Pascarella | Sep 22, 2016 | Exit Planning
“Before you can really start setting financial goals, you need to determine where you stand financially.” -David Bach What do you really want from your business exit? As an exiting business owner, you likely do not adhere to the outdated model of ‘sell my business,...