“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?...
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...
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...
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...