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Selling real estate can be confusing, time-consuming and sometimes emotional. There are real dollars at play, so the stakes are high, but even so, it’s easy to overlook key considerations as you start the process. Be sure to ask yourself these five critical questions.

There are many things to consider as you think about the future of your business ownership: When is the right time to move on? How much money will I need? How do I even sell this business? These questions dovetail into an important decision you’ll try to make early in the process of plannin …

As a business owner, you’re likely used to having as much control over how the business functions as possible. You’re the go-to person for big decisions, and you own the consequences of those decisions, whether they’re good or bad. This attitude is often good and sometimes necessary for the …

Many business owners support their families through their businesses. If something were to happen to you, such as a sudden death or permanent injury, it may affect both your business and the lifestyles of the people who rely on you. Here are three things you should consider when planning fo …

As a successful business owner, you know that your business has value. It likely supports you and your family’s lifestyle. It provides a paycheck and perhaps benefits to the people you employ. The products or services you provide are meaningful to your clients. But if someone asked you how …

Whether it’s because you want to keep the business “in the family” or because you suspect you will not be able to find a good buyer for your business, you might be thinking of selling your business to an employee. The first thing to look for is the kind of employee who can and should …

Sometimes when planning the next chapter in your life, the most important people feel left out. Deciding to transition out of ownership of your business is one of the most important decisions a business owner can make, so it only makes sense to include your loved ones in that planning. How …

Many business owners love the companies they’ve founded, whether it’s because of the work they do, the changes they effect, the money their companies provide, or something else. When you carve out a comfort zone within your business, you might question why you would want to plan for your bu …

Economic crisis and business disruption make it necessary to revisit the existing plan for the future of a business, and sometimes it becomes necessary to return to the beginning of the planning process and retrace our steps. But how long does that take? Here is an overview of what to expect.

From loans to tax breaks to credits, the CARES Act attempts to provide relief to small- and medium-sized businesses. As unemployment numbers reach an all-time high, the government is looking for ways to keep Americans employed by helping employers meet payroll.

Foundational decisions you make can save you – or cost you – thousands over time, no matter how many widgets you sell or clients you sign up. There are deep structure questions here that will be the difference between long-term growth or flash-in-the-pan success.