As this year begins to wind down, a time for reflection,
evaluation and goal setting for the future presents
itself. This month's news brief offers helpful guidelines,
insights and expert advice. We hope you enjoy the
information provided, and welcome any questions or
comments you might have regarding any of the articles
contained in this newsletter.
Read about the dos and don'ts of building your
business' value. Also, read about how setting up your
business to be self-managed can result in an
organization that runs as smoothly as a Swiss watch.
Learn about different types of employee stock
ownership plans, or ESOPs, and what they mean for
your company and your employees. And last, read an
overview of the process and requirements of obtaining
acquisition financing.
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| Value Erosion | | |  The market value of a business will vary based upon a
number of critical aspects. For that reason, one of the
foremost important concerns of business owners is the
value of their business. Building your company's value
begins years, often decades before a business is ever
brought to market. Many common mistakes contribute
to reducing the value of a company. Find out how to
recognize and avoid these mistakes, and how simple it
is to build up the value of your business by utilizing 10
key factors.Full Story ... | | |
| Value Focus | | |  Does your business run smoothly even when you are
not there? Can all of your employees communicate
their individual job descriptions as well as the
company's vision and/or mission statement? Do your
employees all work together as a team, with the same
goals and objectives? If you answered no to any of
these questions, the following article is crucial for the
success of your business. Read on to find out how to
increase the value of your company by creating a self-
managed business.Read Story ... | | |
| ESOP 101 | | |  Have you ever wondered what an employee stock
ownership plan is, or what it could do for your
company? Employee stock ownership plans, or ESOPs,
can be utilized not only as employee benefit plans, but
as a method of corporate finance as well. In the
following article, we have outlined three of the most
common types of ESOPs, and shared the corporate
benefits, disadvantages and side effects in a brief and
simple format.More Information ... | | |
| Growth by Acquisition | | |  One of the most common and effective ways to grow
your business and increase revenues is through
acquisition of an existing business. The customary
financing method for acquisitions is through a lender
who specializes in cash flow financing. Such lenders
have specific requirements and processes, which are
often extensive and difficult for individual business
owners to manage alone. The following article gives
you an inside look at the criteria and procedures of
these lenders, and furthermore outlines the advantages
of having an intermediary be involved.More ... | | |
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