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The Dismal Ds and Exit Planning

The Dismal Ds are a cynical list of problems that can force your exit from the business, but they are no joke. Continue reading

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  1. Valerie Marie Riefenstahl says:

    Tongue-in-cheek or not, this is a good follow on to your comments about, “Today is the First Day of Your Exit-Planned or Not.”

  2. Kerri Salls says:

    Excellent list, John. All too true and need to be considered. With planning there are alternatives to every one.

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Protect Your Business with A Solid Continuity Plan

A Solid Continuity Plan A great characteristic of successful business owners is that they are optimistic people. They have a “can do” attitude, setting their goals high, taking risks, hiring the right people, constantly striving to improve the delivery of … Continue reading

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EBITDAC : What is Your Business Worth Now?

Several friends have sent me a picture of an EBITDAC coffee mug this week. As it states, EBITDAC stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization and Coronavirus. Will this be the new measure of cash flow for valuing your … Continue reading

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8 Responses to EBITDAC : What is Your Business Worth Now?

  1. Jim Maher, EPI STL Chapter President says:

    Love your thought leadership!!

  2. Julie Keyes, EPI Twin Cities Chapter Pres says:

    Good article, John!

  3. Ed Pratesi says:

    Great article!

  4. Frederic Farcy says:

    Good Stuff John

  5. Bill Entwistle says:

    Great article John. Glad to see that you discuss “Planning for Your Comeback”, as I think that many businesses will need to “grow” their way out of this situation. There are enough doom and gloom articles out there, we need to provide these business owners some hope and optimism.

  6. Craig Noto says:

    Thank you John ,Great Article, I am so glad you send out these newsletters as i am in the transition cycle right now and having a succession plan is the most important to all business owners. Im so glad that i was part of TAB for over 8 years and learned about balancing work & play and building teams that can run the company with out me. Stay Safe out there

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Baby Boomers’ Influence – Still Strong

There is ample evidence in the marketplace that Baby Boomers’ influence is still powerful. From walk-in tubs to stand-up bikes, and from pharmaceutical commercials to river cruises, Boomer tastes are catered to in every market. We all know the sterotypes … Continue reading

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Family Succession: Exiting a Small Business Part 3

It’s time to discuss family succession. In Part One of this series we looked at exit strategies that aren’t really available to small businesses, and in Part Two we discussed selling to a third party. Now let’s talk about the … Continue reading

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