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Private Companies – Shareholder v Company Objectives

by Ian Smith | Oct 15, 2010 | Exiting your business, Management Help, Maximize exit proceeds, Mentoring, Operational Tips, Strategy

As my friend Jane Johnson wrote on her blog last year – the majority of boomer wealth in the US today is held in 12 million privately owned businesses and 70% are expected to change hands [or try to change hands] in the next 10 to 15 years! With the economy...

Checklist for Maximizing Post Tax Exit Proceeds – Required Time, 5 Years

by Ian Smith | Sep 16, 2009 | Buy-outs, Compelling Stories, Exiting your business, Maximize exit proceeds, Positioning drives growth, Selling, Strategic buyers, Strategy

The US Census Bureau considers baby boomers to be those born between 1946 and 1964 or aged 45 to 63 in today’s currency! Many of these folk own businesses and will want to realize their life’s work over the next 5 years. A remarkable few will achieve their goal. Below...