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Why Your Business is Not a Piggy Bank

Why Your Business is Not a Piggy Bank

by Bethel | May 21, 2025 | All Blog Articles, Improving Company Value, Innovative Growth, Strategic Planning

Treat your business finances like an investor or buyer would— separate from your personal life. When I start working with business owners, going through the financials can be tricky…and eye-opening. The financials reveal not only a picture of the company’s...
Automate Business Processes to Create Value

Automate Business Processes to Create Value

by Laurie Barkman | Sep 11, 2023 | All Blog Articles, Innovative Growth

In today’s fast-paced business world, small businesses are looking for ways to save time and resources while increasing productivity. One way to achieve this goal is by implementing artificial intelligence (AI) to automate business processes. Here are some...
8 Steps For Turning A Service Into A Product

8 Steps For Turning A Service Into A Product

by Laurie Barkman | Mar 13, 2022 | All Blog Articles, Innovative Growth, Strategic Planning

Does your business offer a service or a product that you differentiate through a higher level of service? Maybe you’ve been disproportionately impacted from the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Consumers cut back on services to avoid human...
Why the Future Growth of Your Business Is Critical to Its Value Today

Why the Future Growth of Your Business Is Critical to Its Value Today

by Laurie Barkman | Aug 15, 2021 | All Blog Articles, Exit Value, Innovative Growth

As a business owner, you’re likely proud of the results you’ve achieved in the past, but when it comes to the value of your business, your future is critical. That’s why your growth potential is one of eight factors that drive the value of your business. Revenue Per...
Virtual Event Feb. 25: Luke Williams, “Disrupt Your Thinking To Grow the Value of Your Business”

Virtual Event Feb. 25: Luke Williams, “Disrupt Your Thinking To Grow the Value of Your Business”

by Laurie Barkman | Feb 13, 2021 | All Blog Articles, Events, Innovative Growth, Strategic Planning

“Disrupt Your Thinking To Grow The Value Of Your Business” Over the past year, the pandemic has accelerated the pace of market disruption and digital transformation putting many companies in a defensive position needing to rebuild value. We are excited to share an...
How to Build and Sustain a Successful, Enduring Enterprise

How to Build and Sustain a Successful, Enduring Enterprise

by Laurie Barkman | Jan 21, 2021 | All Blog Articles, Innovative Growth, Sell or Transition Your Business, Strategic Planning

Laurie Barkman works with entrepreneurs, closely-held companies, and family businesses to develop innovations that create enterprise value and facilitate transition. Drawing from over 25 years of experience, Laurie hosts the Succession Stories Podcast speaking with...
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