8 Financial Planning Tips for Small Business Owners
Running a small business involves juggling multiple responsibilities. Managing the business’s finances is one of the most crucial aspects. Proper financial management can be the difference between a thriving business and one that struggles to stay afloat. Here are eight essential financial …
The Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need to Know
LLCs can provide legal protections and a level of anonymity, either or both of which can be beneficial for business owners, investors, and others with valid intentions. But those features also attract criminal activity, and layers of shell companies can create excellent cover for those invo …
Life Insurance for Business and Estate Planning
By Matt Lewis, CLTC, Vice President, Insurance Life insurance is designed to provide for your loved ones after your death, giving you peace of mind that their financial needs will be met without your income. But life insurance can benefit your financial planning in many other ways.
Business Succession and Taxes: 6 Common Mistakes
Small business owners need to think through the tax implications that may arise from their succession plan. Before you exit your business, read this helpful guide.
5 Common Business Exit Planning Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
By Elizabeth Schanou, JD, CExPTM , Senior Wealth Planner Succession planning – or more accurately “business exit planning” – is a critical process that has weighty implications for small business owners. There are two key goals: You want to ensure a seamless transition that will pres …
Business Succession Planning Checklist
The business succession process isn’t a “rainy day” task. It’s a living process that you should start as soon as possible. You’ve probably given it some thought and almost figured out how you want to transition your business, but an “almost” succession plan is no plan at all. Fill in the f …
How to Sell Your Business
Wondering how to sell your business? We’ve broken down the steps you should take when creating an exit plan and ultimately moving forward with selling your business.
Business Valuation: What Is My Business Worth
Wondering what your business is worth? Before you start your succession plan or think about how to sell your business, you need a business valuation.
When to Start Succession and Exit Planning
Most business owners put the succession planning process off too long. So, when should you begin succession and exit planning? Find out in our latest blog.
Planning Your Exit Strategy
When should you start planning your exit strategy? If you’re a business owner, your exit path should already be on your mind, no matter how far away it might be.
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Business Succession Planning Checklist
You remember your first day of business. But what about your last day? Succession planning is more complex than it may seem. Our guide walks you through the details.
