SmallDotBig Integrates the Value Builder System

by Laurie Barkman | Feb 7, 2021 | All Blog Articles, Exit Value, Latest News, Sell or Transition Your Business

SmallDotBig announced that it has integrated The Value Builder System into its strategic advisory services for small and midsize business owners and CEOs. Laurie Barkman, SmallDotBig Founder, strategy advisor, and succession expert, earned her designation as a...

[Video] M&A and Exit Planning Trends 2021

by Laurie Barkman | Feb 7, 2021 | All Blog Articles, Events, Exit Value, Sell or Transition Your Business

M&A and Exit Planning Trends 2021 As a result of the pandemic, many business owners are accelerating their exit timeline and changing their definition of wealth. On February 18th, we held a live panel discussion to explore key market dynamics and implications for...

Laurie Barkman Approved as National Vistage Speaker for CEO Forums

by Laurie Barkman | Feb 6, 2021 | All Blog Articles, Latest News

Vistage Worldwide New Speaker Announcement Laurie Barkman, value creation and succession expert has been accepted as a new Vistage Worldwide Speaker to speak at CEO Forums across the country. Vistage is the world’s largest executive coaching organization for...

5 Ways To Build Your Employer Brand and Cultivate Culture

by Laurie Barkman | Feb 3, 2021 | All Blog Articles, Exit Value

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...

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...

10 Resolutions That Will Boost the Value of Your Company

by Laurie Barkman | Jan 16, 2021 | All Blog Articles, Exit Value, Sell or Transition Your Business

If your goal is to build a more valuable company in 2021, here are some “new year” resolutions to consider: 1. Stop chasing revenue. A bigger company is not necessarily a more valuable one if the extra sales come from products and services that are too...