Mark's Articles & Media
8 Signs It Might Be Time to Sell Your Business
For many entrepreneurs, a business represents far more than a financial asset—it embodies years of vision, resilience, sacrifice, and personal investment. It is the culmination of strategic risk-taking, operational discipline, and emotional commitment. As such, the decision to sell is transformational. Timing that decision is paramount. The intersection of market conditions, business maturity, and personal…
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3 Steps to Strengthen the Company’s Financial Health
Running a business today is a wild ride—escalating costs, shrinking margins, fierce competition, tariff hikes and countless other pressures that constantly test your resilience. Navigating these challenges can feel overwhelming. There is good news! Strategic approaches exist that can turn economic obstacles into opportunities. By focusing on what you do best and applying three key…
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Is There a Perfect Buyer for Your Business?
The short answer? Yes—but finding them takes strategy and clarity. Selling a business is a big decision, and many owners feel overwhelmed by the process. The fear of selling to the wrong person, watching their company struggle post-sale, or simply not finding a buyer who aligns with their values can make the journey stressful. But…
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Beyond the Balance Sheet: Why Profitability Doesn’t Guarantee Cash
A few years ago, I was introduced to a business owner who radiated success and confidence. His office was a reflection of his accomplishments—modern, bustling, and full of life. He greeted me warmly and ushered me into his conference room, where we began discussing his business and the challenges he faced. Despite his outward success,…
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Exploring Your Exit Strategy: Key Options to Sell or Transition Your Business
Building and growing your business didn’t happen overnight. It took years of hard work, dedication, and many sacrifices along the way. The same goes for creating a solid transition and exit plan—it’s not something you can create in a day. Yet, here’s the surprising part: A survey found that while 67% of business owners expect…
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Navigate Rising Tariffs and Geopolitical Uncertainty
Just two months into the new year, many companies are already feeling the weight of new tariffs and geopolitical tensions. According to the latest survey from The Conference Board, CEOs worldwide view intensified trade wars as the biggest threat to their businesses. The ongoing tensions between the US, EU, Canada, and China are expected to…
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Connecting Open-Book Management to a Culture of Growth
Do short- and long-term incentives motivate your employees to actively contribute to your business’s success? Are these incentives just tied to job tenure and security? What alternative approaches could create a more engaged and motivated workforce? Innovating Management Practices in 2025 As we enter 2025, it’s clear that innovative management practices are essential, especially those…
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Avoid Business Losses: How to Prune to Promote Growth in 2025?
It seems counterintuitive to cut off branches, leaves, or even roots to get larger, fuller plants. And yet, it’s one of the most important tasks for a thriving, healthy garden. Just like a garden, a healthy and thriving business requires an Owner who can tend to the health of their business by pruning or removing…
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Navigating the 2025 SECURE 2.0 Act: Key Updates Every Business Owner Needs to Know
The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 expands on the original SECURE Act of 2019, introducing 92 new provisions to enhance retirement savings opportunities, boost business incentives, and offer greater flexibility for savers. Stay ahead by understanding the latest updates to the Secure (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement) Act 2.0, implemented in December 2022. These…
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Lower Interest Rates and Its Impact on Company Value and Growth
In mid-September 2024, the Federal Reserve made a significant move by cutting interest rates by 0.50 percentage points to stimulate the economy, addressing concerns about slowing job growth and inflation pressures. This decision, the first rate cut since the early days of the pandemic, was aimed at stimulating the economy by making borrowing cheaper. The…
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