by Laurie Barkman | Jan 10, 2021 | All Blog Articles, Exit Value, Sell or Transition Your Business
Analysis from The Value Builder System shows entrepreneurs’ changing attitudes around exit planning as a result of COVID-19. This pessimism seems to be impacting business owners’ future plans for their exit. Traditionally, many small businesses have been passed... by Laurie Barkman | Dec 16, 2020 | All Blog Articles, Buying a Business, Exit Value, Sell or Transition Your Business
Calculate your EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization): Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) is a measure of profitability that excludes expense items that are determined by your financing strategies... by Laurie Barkman | Dec 3, 2020 | All Blog Articles, Exit Value, Sell or Transition Your Business
When was the last time you calculated the percentage of your net worth tied to your company’s value? When you started your business, its value was probably negligible. Unless you purchased or inherited your company, it wasn’t worth much when you opened your doors, but... by Laurie Barkman | Jul 10, 2020 | All Blog Articles, Exit Value, Innovative Growth, Strategic Planning
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed nearly every aspect of how we work, create value, and serve customers. Many CEOs and business owners face important choices around short term decisions while trying to look forward to a better future. A June 2020 McKinsey study,... by Laurie Barkman | Dec 10, 2019 | All Blog Articles, Exit Value, Sell or Transition Your Business, Strategic Planning
I was inspired by Rita McGrath at the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship Corporate Startup Lab Forum at Carnegie Mellon University. Rita is a long-time professor at Columbia University and expert on innovation and growth, and in her keynote she discussed her book,... by Laurie Barkman | Dec 3, 2019 | All Blog Articles, Exit Value, Sell or Transition Your Business
This quote resonated with me as an entrepreneur. It’s not easy to step out of your comfort zone and do what is difficult while it is easy. At SmallDotBig, we work with entrepreneurs, corporate innovators, and next-generation business owners to succeed in their...
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