Ever wondered why some business owners experience feelings of regret after selling their businesses? In this webinar titled “How to Avoid Exit Regrets,” we delve into this often-overlooked aspect of business ownership. While our previous webinars have...
“To begin with the end in mind means to start with a clear understanding of your destination. It means to know where you’re going so that you better understand where you are now and so that the steps you take are always in the right direction.” —Stephen R. Covey One...
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...
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...