We Have a Leadership Brand by Accident or Design. How is your #leadership known and how do you want it to be known? What is your Leadership Brand? Simply put, your Leadership Brand is how you lead as the unique human being you are. It comprises your authenticity, clarity of expectations, vision, consistency, and value as a…
For many of us, work is a primary source of accomplishment and pride. Throughout the course of our career, we point to projects completed, problems solved, and people helped. If you’re contemplating retirement, it’s easy to imagine you will find yourself missing the satisfaction that comes from a job well done, not to mention dwelling…
The problem that sometimes occurs when working with a business owner who is considering exiting their business is the strong link between the owner and his business – that is the challenge that the owner has difficulty viewing their life after they exit the business and separate from the business. There are several approaches to…
“What will I do after selling my business?” he asked. I hear that a lot both in my M&A practice, True North Advisors Group and my coaching business, The Platinum Years. “I fear I will fall into a void, if I sell”, is another common refrain. As we get into our 50’s, 60’s and 70’s,…
There is something I’ve noticed when people tell me about their first year of retirement. Occasionally they will mention adjusting to living on a fixed income, but more often it’s the non-financial side of things that occupies their mind. In some instances they sound pleased. For example, they’re eager to talk about new hobbies, interests,…
And the Beginning! Change is the external event, situation, or relationship that morphs into something new/different/better/worse. After a 30-year successful run, the founder/business owner sells his or her business. That’s the change. Here’s how my client, Jim, described it to me this week: One day I’m in my office and the next day I am…
Many business owners wonder, “What will I do after I sell my business?” While most envision travel, or golf, etc., many fail to understand that they will likely have to stay on board for months or even a couple years to transition the business to the new owners. This period can be hard for many…
Program produced by XPX South Florida. Please join XPX South Florida for the third installment of our 2022 exciting, in-depth seven-part “Lunch and Learn” series, where our Chapter’s professional advisers will discuss the exit planning strategies to be employed by a model middle market software development company with $50 million in annual revenues. In this…
This XPX New York program discusses savings vehicles and gift giving strategies to reduce state income tax burdens including: i) Non-Grantor Incomplete Gift Trusts, ii) Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts, iii) Business Interest Discounts, and much more. Our Speaker: Steven HoltPartnerMandelbaum Barrett Steven A. Holt is Chair of the Firm’s Taxation, Trusts and Estates and Charitable…
A client recently sold his business and was looking for options to address a large capital gain as a result of the sale. We presented a number of solutions with support from his other advisors. One of the options we are implementing includes an investment in a Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ). Opportunity Zones were born…
Great news! Your CPA has informed you, “you will make a lot of money through your real estate portfolio…the bad news, you will have to cut a fat check to the IRS; you’re getting killed on Capital Gains Taxes and Depreciation Recapture.” Sure, you’re familiar with the 1031 Exchange Tax Code. You are at the…
Many small business owners haven’t taken the time to decide how to exit their business. Let alone, have they decided what to do in case of an emergent, unplanned exit. Exit planning for small business owners can be challenging and a bit scary, so let’s take some of the mystery out of it. Warning: this…
People have been selling businesses and retiring forever, so why is this important? Well, after nearly 30 years in healthcare, I’ve seen a startling trend that must be addressed. Let’s walk through two scenarios, and you pick the one that reflects your future desires. Retirement Scenario 1 – The Cliff It is not uncommon for…
Over the past several months – years even – we’ve all witnessed, watched on television, or read in the news or online about child-like spats between those who we are hoping are our strong, confident, stable, trustworthy leaders. What we are seeing from our leaders reminds us of two children fighting over toys in the…
This is the 4th in the case study series, built around the individuals found in the Charlotte case study. This event will focus on Retirement & Estate Planning / Personal Wealth Risk Mitigation for the principal owners. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CASE STUDY FOR THE EVENT. Meet our Speakers: Jim Benedict, CPA, CFP®, CEPA®SVP…
We Have a Leadership Brand by Accident or Design. How is your #leadership known and how do you want it to be known? What is your Leadership Brand? Simply put, your Leadership Brand is how you lead as the unique human being you are. It comprises your authenticity, clarity of expectations, vision, consistency, and value as a…
Good morning Jack, Sometimes you have good conversations but not too many are great ones. I thoroughly enjoyed yesterday’s call and it is unusual to find someone who has a track record and the competence that you display as it relates to your practice. Please let me know how you would like to proceed as…
What makes an established business “bankable” as opposed to perpetually seeking investor capital? The standard suite of financials a bank looks for are pure data, such as the income statement, balance sheet, and AR-aging. These are backward-looking, based on past performance. However there are also a number of reports a client can create themselves that…
Learn to be a Rebel to Affect Change! Meet Harvard Business Contributor Dr. Todd Kashdan author of “The Art of Insubordination” click here to participate: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-dr-todd-kashdan-author-of-the-art-of-insubordination-tickets-526218482647
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced companies to close their doors, sending employees home to work remotely, many leaders worried about the long-tail effects on culture, employee engagement, and morale. As it turns out, some of those concerns were unfounded. Recent research has found that, if anything, the companies that offer remote work options have stronger cultures and higher levels…
Since selling your business is likely the most significant and financially impactful transaction of your life, I share the Top 3 Sales Priorities every business owner must take to maximize their company’s sales price at Exit. Background – Unfortunately, Sales has been one of the most impactful, yet overlooked, aspects of Exit Planning. Exit Planning…
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