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MPN Incorporated | Awake at 2 o'clock?
2w ago
The Value Gap is one of the most used phrases in exit planning. Simply stated, it’s the difference between what a business owner would realize if he or she sold the company today, and what they need to embark on … Continue reading →
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MPN Incorporated | Awake at 2 o'clock?
1M ago
When it comes to careers, business owners are a minority of the population. In conversations this week, I mentioned the statistics several times, and each owner I was discussing it with was surprised that they had so few peers. According … Continue reading →
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MPN Incorporated | Awake at 2 o'clock?
3M ago
Purpose after the sale is one of the biggest challenges for an exiting owner. Purpose – “Having as one’s intention or objective.” Many exit planning advisors discuss the three legs of the exit planning stool – business readiness, financial readiness … Continue reading →
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MPN Incorporated | Awake at 2 o'clock?
3M ago
In our last article about life after the sale we discussed identity. Even when business owners are comfortable with who they are, however, there is still the nuts and bolts issue of activity. A business owner spends 20, 30, or … Continue reading →
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MPN Incorporated | Awake at 2 o'clock?
4M ago
Life after the sale is often both the most important and most neglected factor in exit planning. Although (according to two different surveys in 2013 and 2022,) 75% of owners report regrets or unhappiness a year after the transition, exit … Continue reading →
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MPN Incorporated | Awake at 2 o'clock?
5M ago
GAAP traps often occur when a business owner sells a company to a third party. The transaction is commonly memorialized by a Purchase Agreement. That agreement contains certain representations (or “reps”) and warranties.
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MPN Incorporated | Awake at 2 o'clock?
5M ago
So excited to announce The Exit Planning Coach Handbook. This represents the assembling of experience in over 12,000 hours of coaching business owners. It was written for advisors but would be useful for anyone who sells to or works with … Continue reading →
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MPN Incorporated | Awake at 2 o'clock?
5M ago
In every internal transfer, whether to family or employees, the owner/seller has to make the harvest or grow decision. We’ll presume that your business has already reached a point where its value meets or exceeds your financial objectives as the … Continue reading →
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MPN Incorporated | Awake at 2 o'clock?
5M ago
Entrepreneurs don’t use rearview mirrors. All business owners are goal oriented. From the day you founded or assumed control of your company, you set targets and achieved them.
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MPN Incorporated | Awake at 2 o'clock?
5M ago
Since 2013 I’ve updated this piece about the underappreciated and forgotten boss of A Christmas Carol, Mr. Fezziwig. I hope that you enjoy it.
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