Category Archives: Entrepreneurship

Business Ownership Isn’t What It Used to Be

If you’ve been a business owner for a long time, you’ve lived this shift firsthand. Many Baby Boomer owners started out alone—just an idea, a customer, and a willingness to take a risk. Hiring that first employee was a milestone. … Continue reading

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Quality of Earnings and Technology Costs

When a Quality of Earnings audit identifies deferred technology, the price can be magnified many times.  Are you deferring technology costs? A few months ago, a subscriber to our planning tools called with a tech support question. “Your software doesn’t … Continue reading

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The Inexperienced Advisor – An Exit Planning Horror Story for Business Owners

This is a cautionary tale for business owners—one that’s “based on a true story.” The facts are real, although the exact sequence of events might raise questions if the IRS were to take a closer look. A small business owner … Continue reading

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What Business Owners Should Know from the 5th Annual Exit Planners Survey

Between February 1 and March 2, 2025, ExitMap conducted its 5th annual survey of professionals who help business owners plan successful exits. This is the only survey that gathers insight across multiple advisory specialties—offering a wide-angle view of the professionals … Continue reading

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The Exit Planning Fallacy – A Business Owner’s Perspective

One of the most common sales pitches you might hear from someone claiming to help you “enhance value” goes something like this: “I’ve reviewed your company and believe it’s worth $4.2 million today. With the right planning, it could be … Continue reading

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