THE VALUE CREATION BLOG

How To Thrive in Uncertainty: The OODLA Loop and the Power of Value Orientation

Learn how to thrive in uncertainty by applying the OODLA Loop—Observe, Orient, Decide, Listen, Act. This framework helps businesses navigate volatility, create long-term value, and make strategic deci... ...more

Valuation

June 23, 2025•5 min read

5 Reasons Mid-Market Companies Have the Most to Gain from Valuation Planning

Discover why mid-market companies have the most to gain from valuation planning. Learn how understanding your business’s value can drive growth, improve strategic decisions, and prepare for unplanned ... ...more

Valuation

June 17, 2025•3 min read

Scan for Success: Business Valuation as the X-Ray for Growth and Risk

Business valuation is more than a metric—it’s your company’s X-ray. Learn how regular valuations uncover hidden risks, reveal growth potential, and power strategic decision-making. ...more

Valuation

June 09, 2025•2 min read

How Focusing on Value Creation Actually Frees Your Time

Discover how investing in your business's value—through systems, leadership, and innovation—can reduce owner dependence and create personal freedom. Explore the four Value Creation Engines™: Revenue G... ...more

Valuation

June 02, 2025•3 min read

Why Revenue and Profit Aren’t the Same as Business Value

Many business owners focus on revenue and profit, but overlook what truly drives valuation. Discover why maximizing value—not just profit—is key to building a resilient, sellable, and high-impact busi... ...more

Strategy ,Valuation

May 27, 2025•3 min read

What’s Your Business Really Worth? How to Find Out—and Grow It

Explore how understanding your business's true value goes beyond a single number. Learn about the three primary valuation methods—Asset-Based, Income-Based, and Market-Based—and discover which one off... ...more

Valuation

May 19, 2025•6 min read

Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until You’re Selling to Value Your Business

Discover why waiting to value your business could cost you millions. Learn how early valuation unlocks growth, freedom, and legacy in this insightful article by Darrell Amy. ...more

Valuation

May 12, 2025•3 min read

Beyond Knowledge: Why Wisdom Creates Lasting Business Value

Success in today’s fast-paced business world requires more than just knowledge—it demands wisdom. While data informs decisions, wisdom shapes them, creating long-term value. Experience, divine insight... ...more

Valuation

May 05, 2025•5 min read

Why You Must Always Be Ready To Sell Your Business--Even If You Never Plan To

Is Your Business Ready for Anything? Over 50% of business sales are unplanned. Learn why readiness matters—even if you’re not selling yet. Discover how strong financials, documented operations, and cu... ...more

Strategy ,Exit Planning &Valuation

April 28, 2025•3 min read

What Gets Measured Gets Managed: Why You Must Measure Business Valuation

Discover why measuring your business valuation is critical to maximizing growth and preparing for a successful exit. Darrell Amy, CEPA, explains how tracking value drives strategic decisions and unloc... ...more

Valuation

April 21, 2025•3 min read

How Uncertainty Consumes Attention—And What That Means for Your Sales Strategy

In this article we explore how uncertainty affects buyer attention—and ultimately, your sales revenue. As customers shift their focus from pursuing growth to minimizing risk, sales and marketing teams... ...more

Strategy ,Sales &Valuation

April 14, 2025•4 min read

How the Four Value Creation Engines Increase The Four Capitals

Unlock exponential business value by improving The Four Capitals—Human, Customer, Structural, and Social—with the Four Value Creation Engines™ from A Business Owner’s Guide to Maximize Business Valuat... ...more

Exit Planning ,Valuation

April 08, 2025•3 min read

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