How Exit Decisions Affect Your Estate and Legacy Plans
Key Takeaways Article at a Glance Most founders treat “the deal” and “the estate plan” as separate projects. A buyer […]
Owner Dependence: Why It Reduces Value and How to Fix It
Key Takeaways Article at a Glance Owner dependence is not a technicality buyers raise to negotiate; it is a core
Tax Awareness vs Tax Schemes What Founders Should Look For
Key Takeaways Article at a Glance Most founders do not get into trouble with taxes because they are careless. They
Do You Really Need a Family Office or Something in Between?
Key Takeaways Article at a Glance Many founders in the 5 to 75 million band reach a point where their
Common Coordination Failures Founders Should Recognize
Key Takeaways Article at a Glance Advisor fragmentation is the default setting for most founders. Your CPA, attorney, wealth manager,
Modeling Different Lifestyle Scenarios Before and After a Business Exit
Key Takeaways Article at a Glance Most founders approaching exit have their net worth concentrated in a single illiquid asset,
Building a More Transferable Business: Systems Buyers Will Pay For
Key Takeaways Article at a Glance Many founders spend years building a business that works and almost no time building
How to Interview a Fractional Family Office: Key Questions Leaders Should Ask
Key Takeaways Article at a Glance Interviewing a fractional family office is not like hiring a financial advisor. You are
Business, Tax, and Legal
Who Does What in a Unified Plan? Key Takeaways Article at a Glance Fragmented advisors cost more than their fees.
Risk Mapping for Founders: Identifying the Threats to Your Enterprise Value
Key Takeaways Article at a Glance Enterprise value is not just a number on a banker’s slide. It reflects how
