Coming up on mid-year, you might be reflecting on the first half and are either looking to course correct or finish strong. What are you going to start doing, stop doing, and keep doing? One of the ways to determine this is to look at the key metrics of your business and see if you’re on…
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…
Wrapping up our series on your most googled financial questions, we saved a big one for last: taxes. A word that strikes fear in the hearts and minds of many business owners. But, it doesn’t have to. Every business owner has a big dream for their business and wants to make it happen. However, many business…
A major theme of this edition of ProfitSense was accounting, as host Bill McDermott welcomed two CPAs, Bradley Carroll, CFO of Progressive Lighting, and Gary Clayton, CFO of Superior Business Management. Bradley discussed his move from a CPA firm to in-house practitioner, the significant problems associated with logistics and sourcing products internationally, and more. Topics Gary addressed…
As a business owner, have you ever thought about whether you should own or rent your company building? It’s likely you have since it’s one of the top most-Googled financial questions in the U.S. Every business has a big dream for their business and wants to make it happen. But, along the way many business owners…
These days, when we don’t know the answer to a question, we often quickly turn to the internet. When someone raises a question in a group, it’s not uncommon to hear, “Let’s Google it.” We’re launching a series of your most-Googled financial questions, answered. Up first: insurance and estate planning. Most people are familiar with these for…
One of the topics I talk about most with business owners is accountability. Each situation is different, but rarely do I have a client that doesn’t struggle with accountability at some point over the course of owning their business. One client right now has run a very successful company for over 48 years. But when I…
Ryan Leo, Partner at Big Fish Technology, and Scott Siegel, Founder of Beacon Sales Advisors and Momentum CPG, joined host Bill McDermott on this episode of ProfitSense with Bill McDermott. Ryan discussed managed service providers, how they came about, how to know when you need one, and the background beyond the Big Fish Technology name. Scott…
For my wife’s and my 25th wedding anniversary, our family went to France. Paris, Provence, Chamonix and on the way back to Paris to catch our flight home, we went to the cathedral in Reims. The one with the Chagall stained glass and where Joan of Arc was to be crowned by King Charles in 1429 after…
Every business owner has a big vision for their company and wants to make it happen. However, most don’t follow a unified strategy to get there. Leaders often have trouble pulling the trigger on spending money on people or new strategies because they don’t understand what their numbers are telling them. Many business owners haven’t fully appreciated accounting…
“Accounting is the language of business, and you must learn it like a language…To be successful at business, you have to understand the underlying financial values of the business.” –Warren Buffett Time after time in my banking career I met with thousands of business owners who were looking for loans. Frequently, it became apparent that they had…
Growth always requires cash. Whether a business is expanding into new markets, growing their current offerings, or being bought out by current employees or a strategic buyer, funds are always required. Sometimes a company may have the cash on hand to cover these plans and goals, but more often, financing is needed. But approaching a bank for a…
Every business owner has a big vision for their company and wants to make it happen. But, most business owners don’t follow a unified strategy to reach their business goals and struggle to know where to begin. It’s like trying to bake a cake without a recipe. You add a dash of this and a pinch of that…
Do you or your clients struggle to say “no” to tempting strategic initiatives that pull your organization in different directions? Would you (or your team) wish you had clearer criteria on which strategic initiatives not to pursue? If so: this workshop is for you. At the end of this interactive workshop you will: – Understand…
With the Great Resignation driving so many business owners to seek the counsel of exit planners, the International Exit Planning Association (“IEPA”) wants to share exit planning experiences from over one hundred (100) engagements. Our mission is to assist advisors and consultants who work with business owners to have the knowledge and resources to conduct…
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When do I start my exit planning and how much is my company worth? We have gotten these questions for decades, especially from Baby Boomers. Sometimes it comes across casually: “So what do you think, should I start my exit plan 2 years ahead, maybe 3 years ahead?” They often ask knowing the answer. They are trying…
When a valuable employee tells you that they’ve received a job offer from another company, making a counteroffer may seem like a no-brainer. But before you do, consider these potential downsides. If you are throwing money at jobs, think twice. Owners that have not paid attention to employee compensation on an annual basis will now…
By Tom Aiken While more companies transact and store their business off premises, SaaS companies have seen a run up in their valuations. Since 2015, the SaaS market continues to grow—18% annually—while 99% of organizations are using at least one cloud solution to drive demand. From an investor perspective, SaaS companies provide a dependable revenue…
Coming up on mid-year, you might be reflecting on the first half and are either looking to course correct or finish strong. What are you going to start doing, stop doing, and keep doing? One of the ways to determine this is to look at the key metrics of your business and see if you’re on…
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…
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