You Matter Too!

You Matter Too!

Selfish, Self-less, Self Centered or ….? She wanted to help her son by ‘gifting’ her company of 20+ years to him but worried he wouldn’t recognize and value what it took to build it.  Did she owe herself anything? She was fiercely loyal to and appreciative of...
The Drama of Selling Your Business

The Drama of Selling Your Business

“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” Two wonderful business-owner friends recently completed the sale of their companies. These successful endings had different inspirations and paths. I’m sharing them hoping they instill confidence that,...
Is Your Company Producing Gear-Grinding Noises?

Is Your Company Producing Gear-Grinding Noises?

Until my newest car, I always drove a five speed standard transmission vehicle. I liked its responsiveness in variable driving conditions. I believed I was more in control of my car, and I liked the feel and sound of the increasing revs as I shifted. I also believed I...
Imagining What’s Next

Imagining What’s Next

It’s a new year, may it be a rewarding one! What does that mean to you? If you’re a long-time business owner it may mean continued growth and profitability or maybe just a year better than the last. If you’re like 75% of business owners you’re counting on the year...
Seatbelts Save Lives — But We Know That

Seatbelts Save Lives — But We Know That

Auto seatbelts have been around for over a seventy-five years. Remember those two-point lap belts in the fifties?  Seatbelt installation wasn’t required in US cars until 1966. By 1981, only 11 percent of US drivers used them. It wasn’t until 1989 that most states...