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A Good Business versus a Good Investment
When it comes time for a business owner to contemplate an exit from their business, it is important to consider the differences between a ‘good business’ and a ‘good investment’. The next owner of your company will be looking for a ‘good investment’, not just a good...
Private vs. Public Securities, Exiting Means Liquidity
Owners of privately held companies often times have the majority of their wealth tied to their business. These owners are well served in understanding the challenges faced in converting an illiquid asset into cash. For example, unlike the valuation and liquidity for...
Measuring the ROI of a Private Business
While most business owners focus on the annual profit or cash flow of their business, it is less common to devote time and attention to an equally important measurement, your business’ return on investment. An ROI measurement can help an owner determine whether their...
Measuring Risks in Privately-Held Businesses
There is an old saying that ‘there is no return without risk.’ Business owners accept certain risks as a part of their day-to-day existence because there is risk in owning and running any privately held business. Understanding how to measure and compare these risks...
The Supply & Demand of Business Transition Advice and Planning
This newsletters is written to make business owners aware of the needs for advice for the future transition of a business. According to the U.S. Census Bureau statistics, there are nearly 30 million businesses in the United States today, meaning that a majority of...