Buying a franchise can be an easy way to start a business - with pre-packaged systems, brand recognition, and supplier relationships. But it can also be complex. We will review the upside of franchising (versus a stand-alone start-up), as well as examining issues a potential buyer needs to be aware of and the different types […]

Buying a business can be faster and safer than starting one. But it can be complex and risky.  We will review the process of buying a business and focus on the issues to be aware of, especially key topics such as: - Finding a good business to buy - The Buying Process - How to […]

Exit and succession planning is vital for all business owners. Know how you will exit is more important than knowing when. it allows you to plan ahead, and maximize value - not just of the value of the business, but also the after-tax impact of a sale, as well as managing the transition. Exit planning […]

Grow business value and reduce errors with Lean workflow Lean Management is a term that has taken on ever-widening meaning over the last 20 years and now means best practices applicable to all types of industries, non-profits, government and even personal lives.The benefits of Lean Management include documentation of the current process, reductions in errors/ […]

Buying a business can be faster and safer than starting one. But it can be complex and risky.  We will review the process of buying a business and focus on the issues to be aware of, especially key topics such as: - Finding a good business to buy - The Buying Process - How to […]

Buying a business can be faster and safer than starting one. But it can be complex and risky.  We will review the process of buying a business and focus on the issues to be aware of, especially key topics such as: - Finding a good business to buy - The Buying Process - How to […]

Buying a franchise can be an easy way to start a business - with pre-packaged systems, brand recognition, and supplier relationships. But it can also be complex. We will review the upside of franchising (versus a stand-alone start-up), as well as examining issues a potential buyer needs to be aware of and the different types […]

Exit and succession planning is vital for all business owners. Know how you will exit is more important than knowing when. it allows you to plan ahead, and maximize value - not just of the value of the business, but also the after-tax impact of a sale, as well as managing the transition. Exit planning […]

Business valuation is vital when you are looking to buy, sell, raise equity capital, or take on a partner.  Yet there is much confusion about valuation.  Many people use "rules of thumb," but they can all give widely divergent results.  There is also great confusion about EBITDA, seller's discretionary cash flow, and goodwill.  This course […]

Buying a business can be faster and safer than starting one. But it can be complex and risky.  We will review the process of buying a business and focus on the issues to be aware of, especially key topics such as: - Finding a good business to buy - The Buying Process - How to […]