Pepperjam CTO, Greg Shepard recently published “Planning Your Exit Should Begin When You Launch” in Entrepreneur magazine. In this article, Shepard puts forward a variety of thought-provoking ideas including that entrepreneurs should be thinking about partnering early on with those…
There are a myriad of reasons why the sale of a business doesn’t close successfully; these multiple causes can, however, be broken down into four categories: those caused by the seller, those caused by the buyer, those that just happen…
Putting your strengths first will help you sell your business. While this may seem obvious, a surprising number of business owners will either improperly index the strengths of their business or fail to emphasize those strengths adequately. In this article,…
The time you spend evaluating your company’s weaknesses is, as it turns out, one of the single best investments you can hope to make. No one should understand your company better than you. But to fully understand your company, it…
Today we are going to be exploring key qualities of successful entrepreneurs and business owners. Some people seem prone to win at business. What gives them an edge in today’s market? Is there really a magic formula? Let’s explore some…
Competition in the modern world is fierce. So how do you stay on top and not get lost in a crowded market? We are going to look at the importance social media can play in a digital world and what…
Buying a business can be an exciting prospect. For many prospective business owners, owning a business is the fulfillment of a decades long dream. With all of that excitement comes considerable emotion. For this reason, it is essential to step…
The business sale process can be complex, which is part of the reason why it makes sense to have expert help in the form of a business broker. Legal mistakes can be very costly mistakes. A legal mistake can also…
When you are building a business you will have to make choices concerning where to invest your money – one area to definitely include on that list is digital investments. Why is making a digital investment such an import part…
When it comes to buying a business, nothing is more important than the factor of due diligence. For most people, this investment is the single largest financial decision that they will ever make. And with this important fact in mind,…
As you build your company, it’s important to keep in mind that you may sell in the future. As such, how do you ensure your business will be attractive to sellers? When the time comes, there are several parts of…
The odds are that you’ve put a great deal of yourself into your business. Inevitably, the day will come when you have no choice but to walk away from your business and begin a new chapter of your life. Quite…
