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Baby Boomers’ Influence – Still Strong

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Thames1

There is ample evidence in the marketplace that Baby Boomers’ influence is still powerful. From walk-in tubs to stand-up bikes, and from pharmaceutical commercials to river cruises, Boomer tastes are Read more about Baby Boomers’ Influence – Still Strong[…]

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They Called it a “Classic!”

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Thames1

I’ve been meaning to share this review for a few weeks. Martin Zwilling is the founder of Startup Professionals and a contributor to Forbes, Business Insider, Inc. Magazine, The Huffington Read more about They Called it a “Classic!”[…]

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Why Plan Now? Exit Planning for Small Business

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Thames1

Owners ask all the time, “Why Plan Now?” “I’m not planning to leave my business for years. I feel good, and I still enjoy my business. The post Why Plan Read more about Why Plan Now? Exit Planning for Small Business[…]

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Morlocks and Eloi and the Virus

Posted on May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 by Thames1

As I interact via Zoom and telephone with clients, family and friends, I keep thinking of H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine. The post Morlocks and Eloi and the Virus appeared Read more about Morlocks and Eloi and the Virus[…]

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EBITDAC : What is Your Business Worth Now?

Posted on May 10, 2020May 11, 2020 by Thames1

Several friends have sent me a picture of an EBITDAC coffee mug this week. As it states, EBITDAC stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization and Coronavirus. Will this Read more about EBITDAC : What is Your Business Worth Now?[…]

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To go alone – you need a team

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Thames1

The market in the United States for management consultants grew from $107 billion in 2011 to $133 billion in 2016, according to Statista.com, and that market is projected to top Read more about To go alone – you need a team[…]

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If you want to succeed you need to fail

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Thames1

The Super Bowl is this weekend and at the end you’ll have one team and its fans celebrating while the other commiserates over what might have been. If you’re trying Read more about If you want to succeed you need to fail[…]

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Sales of businesses setting records despite lack of planning

Posted on October 31, 2017November 1, 2017 by Thames1

BizBuySell.com is the Internet’s largest business-for-sale marketplace and it just had its busiest quarter ever. In the third quarter of 2017, 2,589 companies listed on the online marketplace changed hands. Read more about Sales of businesses setting records despite lack of planning[…]

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Leaders set the tone when tragedy strikes

Posted on October 2, 2017October 2, 2017 by Thames1

Monday, Oct. 2, was a horrific day in America as reports tumbled forth about the senseless mass shooting in Las Vegas. The event was big enough and so many people Read more about Leaders set the tone when tragedy strikes[…]

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A ton of businesses sold in 2019 – are you ready?

Posted on May 18, 2017January 10, 2020 by Thames1

According to BizBuySell.com, the largest online business-for-sale markeplace, a the number of businesses sold continues to be high. BizBuySell.com stats from prior years: 2019- 9,742 businesses sold 2018 – 10,356 Read more about A ton of businesses sold in 2019 – are you ready?[…]

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