You’re set on becoming a franchisee. You may think it’s time to call a franchisor, tell them you’re interested, and get funding from your local bank, right? Wrong. If you’re considering buying a ...

There is an old adage that no battle plan survives contact with the enemy. Or, as Mike Tyson is famously known to have said, “Everybody has a game plan until they get punched in the face.” I don’t ...

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Personal plans are often the last type of plan a business owner considers, if at all. Millennials value work-life balance, and starting with a personal plan can help you achieve it. Personal planning ...

Success does not happen by chance – businesses need to plan for it. The process of business planning helps you describe the state of your business now, what you want to achieve, and the steps you will ...

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Business owners face unique estate-planning challenges that require specialized strategies to protect accumulated wealth, minimize tax exposure and ensure the successful transition of the business to ...

Succession planning isn’t just about passing the keys—it’s about protecting the legacy, the value and the people behind the business. Unsplash+ Why are so many small business owners stalling regarding ...