“For many people, college sets the stage for life. Making sure your children have options when it comes to choosing a university can help shape their future. Work with them today to make goals and develop habits that will help ensure their success.” As a parent, you of course want to give your child the […]
Is It Time – When to Exit Your Business?
Have you been thinking about sitting on a beach in Cabo, or playing golf at Whistling Straits, or spending more time with family. Maybe all three. You invested substantial financial resources, including time away from your family building your business. Is it time to take that next step? Is it time to EXIT? Your family-owned […]
Help Wanted
It’s a challenging time to be an employer. It’s a challenging time to be an employer. That’s not a typo. That’s me anticipating all of you who just thought, ”You can say that again.” Here are some tips for small business owners who are facing these challenges:
A Roadmap From Good To Great
If you’ve ever said, “We need better employees,” you’re in good company – which really means you’re in bad company. Most employers are suffering through an epidemic of employee mediocrity. And yet some companies have no problem attracting great talent. Why is that? Like cream rising to the top, great employees often find a path […]
Fully invest in your business this year with new tax strategies
The 2015 Tax Extenders Bill has given business owners new predictability in the tax code and has given you the opportunity to hone your tax strategies.
What Does Your Business Value Tell You?
Today’s business owner can create business value faster when they know their company’s estimated value up front. Here’s why.
Start a Business in 2016
Welcome to 2016. Why not make a resolution to take that great idea, start a business and work for yourself this year?
Seven Steps for the Proper Care & Feeding of Your Banker
In the competitive world of other people’s money, it’s a requirement that business owners treat their banker as a critical member of their growth team.
Why Social Media Marketing is Important for Your Business
Social media marketing has lowered the barriers to communicating directly with your audience. These five tips will help you and your business uncover where to begin and where to extend your brand through social media.
It’s February … and You Don’t Have a Budget?
It’s possible to run a business without an annual budget. Too bad it costs much more to run it that way. Here are five reasons why a well conceived budget will help you build a better business.