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Are You a Driver or a Passenger?

Are You a Driver or a Passenger?

by Ian Smith | Nov 8, 2023 | Compelling Stories, Competitive analysis, Saleability Test

As the owner of a private company, are you in charge of your own destiny or are you sitting in the passenger seat? Perhaps you’re tired? Or perhaps you have lost interest in the cause that got you so excited, all those years ago? Whatever the reason it is never too...

Staging Houses & Staging Companies

by Ian Smith | Mar 2, 2014 | Execution Tips, Exiting your business

            Based on anecdotal evidence I would say it’s quite common prior to selling a house that the owner invests in grooming the house for sale. I’m seeing a lot of contracting company signage next to the realtors “For...

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