Category Archives: Building Value

Addressing the Value Gap – Truth in Pricing

Posted on June 6, 2024 by John F. Dini

Truth in pricing is a common issue when discussing the sale of a business. The selling price of their company is a point of pride for any owner. When they are willing to share the price they were paid, they … Continue reading →

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Addressing the Value Gap – Living Expenses

Posted on May 14, 2024 by John F. Dini

The Value Gap is one of the most used phrases in exit planning. Simply stated, it’s the difference between what a business owner would realize if he or she sold the company today, and what they need to embark on … Continue reading →

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Purpose After the Sale

Posted on February 26, 2024 by John F. Dini

Purpose after the sale is one of the biggest challenges for an exiting owner. Purpose – “Having as one’s intention or objective.” Many exit planning advisors discuss the three legs of the exit planning stool – business readiness, financial readiness … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Mr. Fezziwig

Posted on December 23, 2023 by John F. Dini

Since 2013 I’ve updated this piece about the underappreciated and forgotten boss of A Christmas Carol, Mr. Fezziwig. I hope that you enjoy it. Merry Christmas! Last week was the 180th anniversary of the publication of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas … Continue reading →

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Exit Planning – Lifestyle and Legacy

Posted on December 13, 2023 by John F. Dini

Lifestyle and Legacy are two very different types of owner transition objectives. When we ask a client “What do you expect as a result of our exit planning?” the answer may be about the money, the time frame, or the … Continue reading →