March 13, 2024
Buyer Mistakes that Transcend Time
I was perusing some files and found a couple of our weekly memos from a dozen years ago. This one is advice to business buyers…
February 28, 2024
Avoid Inconsistencies
I admit I’m not an expert on financial statements, accounting, HR, and other admin aspects of a small business (there are CFOs, CPAs, etc. for…
February 14, 2024
You Better Be Ready!
“We didn’t bring the energy and intensity that we needed to.” We had the pleasure of traveling to see two of my alma mater’s (Marquette)…
February 13, 2024
Create a Large Exit for Your Small Business™
Want to Exit with Style, Grace, and More Money®? A multi-generation business gives tips on how other business owners can do so. In late 2023…
January 31, 2024
Adding Value Via Technology
Our podcast channel has a discussion with Malcolm Peace and one of the things he talks about is how his group looks for legacy businesses…
January 18, 2024
Inflated Values
This is not political and let me start by saying I’ve never been a fan of Trump, going back to his Trump University Days and…
January 2, 2024
Don’t Dismiss the Balance Sheet
During a meeting last week, I made the comment, “The Balance Sheet is more important than the Profit & Loss statement.” A stunned look of…
October 13, 2023
Plan Now or React Later
The NFL season started with the usual hyperbole, predictions, and upsets. The first upset was when the defending champion Chiefs got beat. A big factor…
September 29, 2023
Don’t Get Burned by Lack of Preparation
After the horrific fires in Maui many people jumped to the usual suspects regarding the cause – climate change and the hurricane south of Hawaii.…
September 15, 2023
The Little Things Equal Success
We recently had a birthday celebration for my wife at Tutta Bella (disclaimer – we are friends with the owner, Joe Fugere). At least four…