THE VALUE CREATION BLOG
Why 81% of Business Owners Don't Invest More Time Preparing For the Sale of Their Business
Recent research from UBS revealed that a whopping 81% of business owners who sold their business regretted not spending more time preparing for the sale. 73% of respondents said they spent less than t... ...more
Exit Planning ,Valuation &founder-independence
October 01, 2024•6 min read
From Founder-Dependence To Structured Leadership
Founder dependence is the single greatest threat to a company's value. When potential buyers notice that essential operations are tied to the founder, they often lower their offers to mitigate risk, e... ...more
Innovation ,Exit Planning Valuation &founder-independence
August 13, 2024•5 min read
How to Maximize Your Business Valuation by Strategic Positioning
When selling your business, initial industry categorization by acquirers significantly impacts its value. Clear positioning, highlighting positive industry trends, focusing on favorable industry aspec... ...more
Strategy ,Exit Planning &Valuation
July 11, 2024•2 min read
Four Stages of a Business--Which Stage Is Your Business In?
Discover the four essential stages of business growth: Start, Scale, Supercharge, and Sell. Learn how to navigate each phase, preserve key elements, and measure Enterprise Value to ensure your busines... ...more
Strategy ,Exit Planning &founder-independence
July 08, 2024•5 min read
Enterprise Value as a VTO Goal
Learn how to increase your company's enterprise value and improve your VTO with actionable steps. Discover the importance of tracking enterprise value, developing a Value Creation Plan, and engaging e... ...more
Exit Planning ,Valuation
June 24, 2024•5 min read
Founder-Dependence is a Two-sided Coin
Traditional solutions to the founder-dependence problem include implementing a business operating system and ensuring processes are documented with SOPs. While these are certainly important, many comp... ...more
Strategy ,Innovation Exit Planning &founder-independence
March 26, 2024•4 min read
Innovate or Stagnate: The Critical Path for Midmarket Value Growth
Startup companies innovate — or they die. Fortune 500 companies have entire innovation teams. In between startups and enterprise companies, there is an innovation desert. Sadly, most established midm... ...more
Innovation ,Exit Planning
March 25, 2024•5 min read
The Measurable Difference Between an Innovative Company vs. a Company with an Innovative Founder
The difference between a truly innovative company and one led by an innovative founder is critical. In this article, we’ll explore the three characteristics of an innovative company. We'll also look a... ...more
Strategy ,Innovation Exit Planning &founder-independence
March 11, 2024•4 min read
Four Ways Innovation Increases Business Valuation
Whether you want to maximize the multiple on your company as you prepare for a great exit or simply want to increase the profitability of your business, innovation may be the missing piece. In this ar... ...more
Innovation ,Exit Planning
February 26, 2024•4 min read
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