small business strategy Archives

Why buyers prefer businesses with a strong leadership team

By Dave Driscoll | June 12, 2018 |

Businesses should not be owner-dependent; a leadership team builds value

If you ever want to sell, your business should not be dependent on you! By Dave Driscoll You start a business believing you are THE one; you are the center of the universe. Everything is dependent upon your skills, efforts, and dedication. But what you should come to realize as the business grows, is that…

Selling your business is not always financially prudent…even if you want to

By Dave Driscoll | May 3, 2018 |

As seen in Dave Driscoll's column in St. Louis Small Business Monthly

Some strategies and methods make it impossible to sustain your lifestyle if you sell your business. By Dave Driscoll A business owner recently contacted me for a business valuation. He was considering selling, but before jumping into the sales process, he wanted an idea of what his business is worth and how much he would…