Business owners! Make your organization less dependent on you— and more valuable! In my new book, The Business Transition Handbook, I write about several owner succession pitfalls and how to mitigate these risks. Owner dependency is the first topic that I cover! Why?...
In the fast-paced world of business, mergers and acquisitions are pivotal moments. I’m grateful to WTAE and The Associated Press for featuring my perspective on this subject. The recent buyout offer between U.S. Steel and Cleveland-Cliffs is a prime example of a...
As the concept of retirement continues to evolve, some Americans are rejecting the traditional notion of leaving the workforce for a life of leisure during their golden years. This movement, known as #NeverRetire, is gaining traction and challenging the idea that...
There’s no doubt that leadership transition and change management go hand-in-hand. Sometimes the transition for new leaders into organizations goes smoothly, like a baton handoff in a relay race. Other times, new leaders struggle to find their footing.A recent...
Laurie Barkman, the business transition sherpa, talks with Rick Vanasse, advisory board chair with Vistage, about strategies for business owners to maximize the value of their company anticipating a future ownership transition. “Laurie Barkman is just one...
l PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Every owner will leave their business one day, but few are prepared. In her new book, The Business Transition Handbook: How to Avoid Succession Pitfalls and Create Valuable Exit Options, author Laurie Barkman provides a...