Author: exitoasis

3 Lessons Learned From A Decade In M&A

Small business owners learn through experience. But that approach creates a serious problem when it comes to exiting our business — because most owners only travel this road once. So what are you supposed to do? What you do is listen, carefully, to what people like Barbara Taylor have to say, in articles like this.

Brutal Seller Honesty

These are true statements for many small business owners. Will you be forced to say these things when you decide it’s time to sell? Is it time for a change.

Why Your Business Needs a Curmudgeon

I remember my first curmudgeon. It was a summer internship and I watched in awe as this old, grizzled veteran took swipes at management directives. Difficult, grumpy . . . and almost always speaking from a common sense truth lost on those sitting in meeting rooms higher up. I saw him at the time as trouble, now I realize how important his voice was.

We Sold It!

Stories teach. Listening to owners who successfully sold their business provides a strong foundation as we consider preparing our own business for sale. This is a great conversation on the How of Business Podcast. Take a listen and hear about an owner’s journey to a successful sale.