As a business owner, you might find yourself walking on a fine line between full transparency and divulging too much information to your employees about the exit. Employees may be suspicious of what’s happening behind closed doors and begin to ask if current conversations will affect them.
Having a business partner brings with it a commitment to work together through highs and lows....
There are various reasons why people are motivated to have their own businesses. According to a study conducted by Guidant Financial, 55% of aspiring small business owners believe that having their own business is a great opportunity to be their own boss. The second out of the top responses is to pursue one’s passions in their own business.
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly affected small businesses. The most common impact is loss of...
We are currently in the midst of the silver tsunami. That is, entrepreneurs aged 55–73 years old who are part of the Baby Boomer generation, are now retiring from their businesses or are currently in the stage of transitioning their businesses.
No one expects it but unforeseen circumstances do happen and cause major disruptions to your ability to run a business. So if these situations happen, do you have a plan?
Most small business owners aim to sell their business someday. According to a PNC Bank survey, 78% of owners plan to sell their business to fund between 60% to 100% of their retirement.
One of the best things about having a small business is how much of your identity and passion you can pour into it. You’ve put your heart and soul into every step or decision and invested a significant amount of time, money, and effort.
Eventually, every owner exits their small business. This means you should have an exit strategy. Learn what is at risk by not having one in place and what to do.
One of the biggest dreams for many small business owners is to pass their business onto their...
