When contemplating stepping back from your business, you will face the critical decision of selling outright or transitioning leadership over time. Each path offers unique benefits and challenges, so it’s crucial to choose the right exit path for your business when planning an exit strategy. Let’s delve into the strategies of selling vs. transitioning to...Read More
Today, many small to mid-sized businesses, startups, and executives are turning towards fractional CFOs for financial insight and expertise. A fractional CFO is a seasoned financial expert working part-time without the cost of a full-time role. These professionals provide strategic financial services tailored to your company’s needs, such as financial planning, risk management, growth strategies,...Read More
As a business owner contemplating an exit, your ultimate goal is to maximize the value of your business to attract quality buyers and secure rewarding deals. Exit planning is crucial to achieving a successful business sale. Successfully exiting and selling your business to maximize value isn’t just about financials; it includes operational, strategic, and market...Read More
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are an increasingly important strategic tool for business growth and transformation in today’s business landscape. As a prospective buyer, understanding the complexities and nuances of the M&A process is critical to success. Bain & Company predicts global overall deal value will reach $3.5 trillion in 2024, underscoring the increasing importance of...Read More
While a succession plan is an important and pressing priority, few businesses have an effective succession outlined. So how do you develop a successful business succession plan? Firstly, let’s briefly define a business succession plan. In short, a succession plan is a strategic roadmap for succession to ensure smooth transitions in critical roles within the...Read More
How can effective succession planning be developed to ensure a smooth transition? This is an urgent and important issue for family-owned businesses, as it is critical for ensuring these businesses continue and sustain across generations. Unfortunately, many family businesses do not have effective succession planning, which can result in family conflict, loss of business value,...Read More
For high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) or families, estate planning is pivotal for seeking to ensure their wealth is preserved and transferred efficiently to future generations. When it comes to receiving an inheritance, accepting it might seem like a no-brainer. The idea of disclaiming interest may be difficult to grasp. But in fact, disclaiming interest is a...Read More
In any successful business, financial management is a critical component. Key financial roles include the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Controller, and Accountant, which are integral to managing a company’s finances. However, their distinct roles and responsibilities in financial management can be confusing. This article explores the distinct roles and responsibilities of a CFO, Controller, and...Read More
As a business owner, you have a full stable of professional advisors at your disposal to answer questions and highlight best practices regarding finances, accounting, legal issues and more. It’s easy to see how hiring a business consulting firm could be seen as redundant. But the expertise and experience you get from a business consultant...Read More
A business owner who wishes their business to continue for all stakeholders involved has many angles to consider when preparing a business succession. Getting it right the first time requires diligent planning, and carefully weighing value realization against how business succession relates to employees, customers, vendors, family and business partners. Employees are the Engine and...Read More