Category: Exit Planning

Numerous studies have shown that the most important factors that determine happiness in retirement are family, friendships and health. Good, active relationships with family and friends have been shown to boost physical and mental health. Beyond relationships and health, it’s important to have a strong sense of purpose. The people on the island of Okinawa… Continue reading The Home Stretch

Exit Planning vs. Succession Planning For business owners, terminology pertaining to planning services can be a little confusing. Many owners believe exit planning is the same as succession planning, but they are not. Succession planning is the process of identifying successors from inside the business and developing their skills and business acumen so that they… Continue reading Planning for a Business Transition

Whether it happens by design or by default, the ownership status of every business will transition and change.  Those transitions that happen by design (continual, thoughtful planning) will be smooth and rewarding.  Those that happen by default will be a mess. There are over 5.5 million family businesses in the United States and they employ… Continue reading Business Succession is Inevitable

Helping Family Businesses Prosper Across Generations By David Karofsky The Family Business Consulting Group Have you ever experienced someone in your business whose oversized sense of entitlement has given them an inflated idea of their abilities and what they are owed? What if that someone is your child (and potential successor) in your business? “Born… Continue reading Helping Family Businesses Prosper

What is EBITDA? – Buyers regularly use the term EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) as a standard term to assess a company’s profitability and an indication of a company’s underlying free cash flow.  EBITDA can give a relatively clear reflection of a company’s true operating performance by ignoring expenses that cloud the… Continue reading Selling Your Business: Basic Things You Need to Know