Exit Planning in a Crisis
Why would you be exit planning in a crisis? At the height of the economic expansion (a few months ago in late 2019) I was reviewing a company’s financial statements. Read more about Exit Planning in a Crisis[…]
Category: Awake at 2 o’clock
Awake at 2 O’clock? is a blog focused entirely on Exit Planning. It is updated regularly with relevant and timely content for business owners.
Quarterbacking is Not Exit Planning
Quarterbacking is a popular term when exit planners are talking to clients. It’s supposed to invoke a vision of someone who is in control. Think about a Tom Brady, Aaron Read more about Quarterbacking is Not Exit Planning[…]
Exit Planning Checklist for 2020
The beginning of a new year is a great time to review your Exit Planning Checklist. All business owners will stop being business owners at some point. So, there is Read more about Exit Planning Checklist for 2020[…]
Baby Boomers’ Influence – Still Strong
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[…]
They Called it a “Classic!”
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!”[…]
Why Plan Now? Exit Planning for Small Business
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[…]
Morlocks and Eloi and the Virus
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[…]
EBITDAC : What is Your Business Worth Now?
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?[…]