Articles & Resources
Understanding the Role of Cash Flow in Determining Business Value
Cash flow is one of the economic factors used to determine the value of your business. You may have heard the term “cash flow” before, but that doesn’t mean you’ve got a solid understanding of what it is, or what it means for your business valuation. If you’re looking...
Six Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Small Business
Buying an existing small business can be a shortcut to expanding your current business or taking on the mantle of business owner for the first time. Someone else has already done the legwork to get the venture up and running. They laid the foundation. They’ve built a...
Funding Your Business: Debt Financing vs. Equity Investments
It takes money to make money. You’ve probably heard that old adage more times than you can count, and as a business owner, you can attest to its veracity. While many entrepreneurs have self-financed their companies, there are many others who have had to secure outside...
How Delegating Leads to a Higher Company Valuation
If you are like most small business owners, the buck stops with you when it comes to the growth and profitability of your company. And if you serve as the company’s CEO, you might be wearing multiple hats to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of your business....
The Importance of an Annual Business Check-Up
Every year, you likely visit your doctor to check on your physical health. As an entrepreneur, you also should be scheduling an annual check-up of your business health. In both cases, periodic health monitoring enables you to identify potential risks and issues in...
Overcoming Barriers to Business Growth
Business ownership is often like a roller coaster ride. While we all want our companies to be on a nonstop journey upward, the reality is that there are usually a series of highs and lows along the way. Every entrepreneur understands what it’s like to reach a plateau...