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Which Calculated Risks Should You Consider?
Minimizing risks is a goal that many business owners have. But sometimes, there are instances where taking calculated risks becomes a...
Darlene Shaffer
Oct 94 min read
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Pursuing Trends vs. Using Fundamentals
Differentiating your business is an important element of growing it successfully. But how should you draw the line between pursuing the...
Darlene Shaffer
Sep 164 min read
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No Exit Plan? What's the Worst That Could Happen?
When you’re running a successful business, creating a plan for your eventual exit may be the last thing on your mind.  “I have way too...
Darlene Shaffer
Aug 115 min read
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The Missing Link: Business Continuity Instructions
Many business owners are missing a crucial link between their time as business owners and their time after owning their businesses. This...
Darlene Shaffer
Aug 45 min read
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Step Back to Grow: Why Working Less Can Actually Increase Your Business Value
As a business owner, you wear a lot of hats - probably too many. You're the decision-maker, sales leader, marketing strategist, problem...
Darlene Shaffer
Jul 213 min read
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Asset Protection: The Understated Side of Growth
For many business owners, business growth is the main area of focus. However, asset protection and retention are elements of business...
Darlene Shaffer
Jul 124 min read
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of a Subchapter S Corporation
Before the advent of the S Corporation in 1958, entrepreneurs had two options for forming a business entity. They could form a...
Darlene Shaffer
Dec 10, 20247 min read
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Creating Transferable Business Value: 3 Powerful Drivers You Can Start Installing Today
This article presents three Value Drivers business owners can begin installing right now, along with what they need to properly install...
Darlene Shaffer
Oct 19, 20243 min read
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