The Exit Planning Institute's 2023 National State of Owner Readiness Report, based on surveys of more than 1,100 privately ...

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Leadership Now Project, a membership organization of centrist business leaders, introduced the Business Plan for America, a ...

Business planning sessions often produce an impressive list of initiatives. New tools to adopt, revised workflows, organizational changes, and ambitious growth targets. Significant effort goes into ...

You’re set on becoming a franchisee. You may think it’s time to call a franchisor, tell them you’re interested, and get funding from your local bank, right? Wrong. If you’re considering buying a ...

Succession planning isn’t just about passing the keys—it’s about protecting the legacy, the value and the people behind the business. Unsplash+ Why are so many small business owners stalling regarding ...

The time has finally come: you're ready to sell your business. Planning for the sale of a small business may seem daunting. Perhaps you're not sure where to begin or how to go about selling a business ...

Small business owners can avoid end-of-year tax stress and penalties with proactive planning and these five tips.