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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 9, 20254 min read


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 16, 20254 min read


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 11, 20255 min read


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 4, 20255 min read


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 21, 20253 min read


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 12, 20254 min read


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


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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