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Internal Leaders Affect the Value of Your Business

Internal leaders may not be obvious and can influence your team either positively or negatively. If you fail to identify them, however, you could see a dramatic effect on the value of your company. Continue reading

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Ebenezer Wasn’t the Only Boss

Each year I reprint a post from 2013 about the underappreciated boss of A Christmas Carol, Mr. Fezziwig. I hope that you enjoy it. Merry Christmas! This week was the 177th anniversary of the publication of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas … Continue reading

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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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Exit Planning When Kids Don’t Cut It

When passing your business to children, other stakeholders include key employees and offspring who are not involved in the company. Continue reading

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  1. Valerie Koenig says:

    Nailed it, John.

  2. Maryanne Guido says:

    You got this right!

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COVID Fatigue Unites Business Owners

Dealing with  COVID fatigue unites business owners. If that sounds strange to you, let me make my case. I’m not doing this to whine, but I want business owners who don’t have an existing support structure to know that they … Continue reading

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  1. Kay Scroggins says:

    Thank you, John, for writing this. The chronic impact of COVID-19 seems to get heavier as time goes on. Being part of TAB where I can share thoughts/feelings about difficulties has been so helpful during this time. Successful business owners have perseverance, but these times sure have been challenging. Your statement about the serial issues/problems is spot on. We fix one issue only to have several more lined up to deal with. The issues brought about by COVID-19 are on top of our usual issues so take even more time/energy/money… I hope you are well. Thank you again for your article.

  2. Jay McDowell says:

    John,
    In a few short paragraphs you have succinctly stated what so many feel, but are at a loss to define or adequately express. I have copied and shared your thoughtful article with a couple of my Business Coaching Clients that are doing “well” during COVID and yet feel strangely guilty in doing so. They know much of their “New Normal” success is COVID generated, and is temporary in nature, but are thankful, and a little guilty, that it comes from the misfortune of others.
    Lemonade from lemons with a COVID twist?

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