Buying a Franchise
Buying a franchise is a great way to take a proven concept and start a small business. Unfortunately, there are a lot of questionable people “selling” franchises. Just a few …
Help! I Need Financing: Wanna Be a Partner?
I love working with entrepreneurs because they are gritty. They don’t like being told “no”. They love challenges and are usually willing to take wild risks to achieve their dreams. …
Start Budgeting Now – Changes Coming to the Definition of Exempt and Non-Exempt
If you currently have exempt employees, their exempt status may soon change. As early as Fall 2016, the Department of Labor will release the final rules changing the definition of …
4 Reasons Why Defining Your Revenue Strategy Will Make 2016 Amazing
If you are like most business owners and are optimistic about next year, you can make 2016 amazing by defining your Revenue Strategy. Perhaps one of the most overlooked strategies, …
3 Lessons from the Jimmy Johns No-Go IPO
The Jimmy John’s Franchise LLC has been considering and planning for an IPO since at least May of 2015, according to a Reuters article. However, the head freaky-fast sandwich maker, …
Power of a Fiscal Policy
A fiscal policy is vitally important to start-ups trying to direct cash, businesses wanting to grow, or organizations trying to allocate resources effectively. It helps to direct allocations so that …
4 Things to Consider When Buying a Business
All businesses are not created equal. In fact, even businesses that have similar financial statements, industry trends, and management structures can often times be very different. Whether buying a …
It’s Time to Sell My Business
Whether you are considering, “What do I need to do to sell my business?” or “I’m ready to sell my business” there are three things to think through first. …
Justifications to (and not to) Revisit Your Pricing Model
Before adjusting the prices of your services or products, consider these justifications to (and not to) revisit your pricing model. Your Strategic Environment is Changing If you notice that the …
13 Ways to Improve Cash Flow
After our most recent workshop, where the IA Business Advisors team presented to dozens of local small business owners, I realized that almost every single person in attendance wants to know how …