Background Historically, Sales has been one of the most impactful yet overlooked aspects of Exit Planning. In this article, I address the critical nature of Sales & Marketing Alignment within the Exit Planning process. Sales & Marketing Alignment A while back, I worked with a VP of Marketing whose favorite saying was, “Nothing happens until…
Many relatively new macroeconomic and socioeconomic factors have changed how companies recruit, engage, and retain top talent. Factors include: Highly competitive labor market Wage inflation The Remote Workforce The Gig Economy The Great Resignation Has your recruiting process kept current with the changing business landscape? What does your strategic sales recruiting process look like, and…
Have you ever had a deal blow up at the eleventh hour because your client got cold feet or found fault with the deal terms for seemingly irrational reasons? If so, you have likely witnessed the disruptive effects of unaddressed unpleasant feelings and concerns. All change, even when it results in a huge payout, involves…
PRESS RELEASE – Walden Businesses, Inc. is pleased to announce its client Paradigm Security Services, Inc. completed a successful sale to Pinnacle Security & Investigation, Inc. Walden initiated this transaction and acted as advisor to the seller. “We were lucky to have Sara Burden’s skill and commitment to guide us in preparing the company for…
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…
Succession planning considerations enter into discussions that I have with business owners when discussing their interest in conducting an executive search to find a CEO to run their company. For instance: As a business owner are you worn down and tired from all the extra effort and attention that you have had to spend on…
At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, most companies moved their teams out of the traditional workspace, transitioning to remote work and online collaboration. Ever since, business and HR leaders have wrestled with the tension between work-from-home perks, including greater flexibility and lower overhead, with potential downsides. Foremost among those downsides? The assumption that remote…
There are quite a few executive search firms in the Boston area and other regions as well. But, you wonder, which is the best? And, how do you know it is the best? What determines that? I’ve had these questions presented to me regularly, after all, I run an executive search firm. As a matter…
Program produced by XPX Atlanta. The Hard Realities of Exit and How We Can Fix It Advisors – we have work to do! To repeat: only 4% of businesses actually sell. In this important November XPX Program, we will review and discuss the reasons for that abysmally small number. More important, in true XPX fashion,…
As of this month, I have been selling businesses for 20 years. In that time, I have learned quite a bit about selling mid-market privately held companies up to $100M in revenue. Sharing everything I have learned would be a book, not an email😊 Here are some key lessons on my mind today. 1. Every business…
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 topics of Timing and Preparing to Sell a Business have come up in recent conversations. Below is an actual email I sent to a business owner that might be helpful as you communicate with prospective clients. This was sent as a follow-up to our meeting (identifying info removed). “One additional thought to consider as…
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…
Beacon would like to extend the opportunity for XPX Philadelphia members or clients to join us for author Denise Logan, The Seller’s Journey: How to Navigate the Emotional Obstacles Involved in Exiting Your Business on Thursday, October 20th from 5-7 PM. The King of Prussia location, link to register, and other information are listed below. All attendees will get…
PRESS RELEASE – SOLD by Sara Burden and Walden Businesses, Inc. is pleased to announce its North Atlanta client, Express Employment Professionals, completed a successful sale to Category 5, LLC. Walden initiated this transaction and acted as advisor to the seller. https://waldenbus.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Press-Release-SB-Express-Employment-Professionals.pdf Express franchise owner, Rodney Moore, shared: “One of the best business decisions I…
I have a highly intelligent and successful ‘left brained’ colleague and friend who ‘gets it’ when it comes to understanding that data and fact sheets do not communicate meaning. This software developer, entrepreneur, certified project management professional, author, award-winning speaker and CIO of a medical practice knows that all the data in the world will…
Hello, I am pleased to share some exciting news — earlier this month, my colleague, Danielle Friedman, and I (Herb Fineburg) published an article titled “The Benefits of Revocable Trusts in Estate Planning” in the Spring 2023 issue of the Pennsylvania CPA Journal for The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA). As revocable trusts become increasingly common in…
Date: March 31, 2023 Start Time: 12 p.m. EST End Time: 1 p.m. EST Platform: Zoom Questions: Chat Click here for Free Ticket: Jackie Insinger This is a book about brilliance. Brilliance in all aspects of our experience as leaders: our relationships, our talent, our performance, our outlook. Brilliance in our work, which is amplified…
Program produced by XPX Atlanta. We set the stage in January, emphasizing an understanding of what a buyer looks for. Last month, we talked about helping owners shift their role, preparing for life after and a business without them. In March, let’s talk about creating a well-oiled machine that immediately leads to growth for the…
How to increase your EBITDA in Manufacturing; You have tried all cost cutting measures on your shop floor and still not where you want to be? After all initiatives taken, you feel that manufacturing floor looks and feels more chaotic than ever? Here is why it might be so: Every company at their very early…
RSG is excited to announce our new workshop titled “Professionalizing the Family Business,” which is initially available to MA-based family businesses. Generous state funding is available since our workshop is approved through the MA Workforce Training Fund – specifically the Express Program. If you have existing MA clients or others in your network that might…
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