Ownership Has Its Privileges Comments0
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Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. Walk down Nashville’s Lower Broadway any night of the week, and you can hear aspiring artists belting out cover tunes from Elton John to Garth Brooks. In many cases, these musicians come …
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Starting Vs. Growing a Business Comments0
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Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. Most company founders are good at the first stages of entrepreneurship. But in the phases that follow, they may only be average. Just because you have a knack for starting companies, doesn’t …
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Being Stingy With Your Equity Comments0
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Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. It can be tempting to offer shares in your company to finance its growth. These days, there are plenty of investors chasing promising new companies and, in today’s tight labour market, employees …
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The Hidden Downside Of This Common Management Idea Comments0
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Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. Cross selling new products and services to your existing customers may be a great marketing strategy, but if your goal is to increase the value of your business, the added revenue may …
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Run Your Private Company Like It’s Public Comments0
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Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. Small businesses often operate as if their sole purpose is to fund the owner’s lifestyle, but the most valuable companies are run with financial rigor. You may be years from wanting to …
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Why You Should Exit While You’re Ahead – A Cautionary Tale Comments0
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Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. The very best time to sell your business is when someone wants to buy it. While it can be tempting to continue to grow your business forever – particularly when things are …
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5 Reasons Why Your Business Is Too Dependent On You Comments0
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Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. If you were to draw a picture that visually represents your role in your business, what would it look like? Are you at the top of an organizational chart, or stuck in …
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5 Ways To Package Your Service Comments0
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Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. If you’re a service provider, it can be difficult to separate the service from the provider. Your customers might demand you, which means you can’t scale your business beyond the number of …
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