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EBITDAC III: Where are we now?

EBITDAC is a facetious term for Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation Amortization and COVID. I first discussed it in this column back in April of 2020, with an update on the impact of PPP loans in May of that year. … Continue reading

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Your Exit Plan: The 3 Inarguable Reasons to Start NOW

What is Your Exit Plan? If you’ve ever done a business plan for the purpose of raising capital, one of the key questions is “What is your exit plan?” Many business owners think that question is self-serving, intended merely to … Continue reading

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Quarterbacking is Not Exit Planning

Quarterbacking is a popular term when exit planners are talking to clients. It’s supposed to invoke a vision of someone who is in control. Think about a Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers or Patrick Mahomes standing tall in the pocket, surveying … Continue reading

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  1. Jim Wisdom says:

    John: Thx for this Blog post. It helps to clarify the role of the Exit Planning Strategist for all concerned- the business owner, the other advisors, and even the Exit Planning Strategist. Great information!

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Selling to Employees: Exit Planning for Small Business Part 4

Selling to employees is one method of transition that is growing rapidly in popularity. Usually the  driving motivation is a desire to help the people who got you this far enjoy some of the benefits of ownership, but there is … Continue reading

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Exiting a Small Business #2 – Selling to a Third Party

“In our last episode,” (I’ve always wanted to say that) we discussed the exit paths that are not usually available when exiting a small busineses. Those are ESOP, Private Equity and Strategic Acquisition. Now let’s talk about what you can … Continue reading

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