Transforming Legacy: The Bold Journey from Lifestyle to Value in Family Businesses"
When I work with family businesses to explore exit options, the conversation always comes around to value. That's what buyers want -...
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Richard Hall
- Oct 24
- 2 min
Two Paths to Exit: A Tale of Two Boomer Business Owners
Once upon a time, in the bustling heart of the city, there lived a 65-year-old family business owner named Peter. Peter had built his...
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Richard Hall
- Jul 28
- 1 min
7 Steps To Ensure the Family Business Runs Like A Business
If you own or run a family business, you know how tough it is to balance family and business. I wrote this for you. Download it and share...
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Richard Hall
- Jul 6
- 1 min
50 Essential Questions For Business Owners
When evaluating a business from a buyer or investor's point of view, it's all about risk, cash flow (now and in the future), and growth...
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Richard Hall
- Jun 15
- 1 min
10 Factors That Skyrocket Your Business Value
When we work with clients to valuate their business, there are many factors we look at. Most financial valuations don't go this deep and...
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Richard Hall
- Jun 9
- 1 min
From Rushed Retirement Regrets to Strategic Success: A Boomer's Business Exit Planning Journey
A business owner (62 years old) woke up one morning and decided to listen to his wife's nagging. "It's time to exit the business and...
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Richard Hall
- Apr 12
- 2 min
Business Valuation for Family-Owned Companies: Top Tips and Best Practices
As a family business owner, you understand the unique challenges and rewards that come with operating within the family circle. Valuing a...
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Richard Hall
- Jun 6, 2022
- 1 min
Preparing For The Next Generation
Family Business Series - Preparing For The Next Generation
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Richard Hall
- May 19, 2022
- 1 min
Your baby is not ugly, it just needs to grow up!
I have this conversation with family business owners a lot! I'm not talking about their children. I'm talking about their company. Many...
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Richard Hall
- Aug 4, 2021
- 2 min
How to grow a family business when the CEO is struggling?
Many family businesses are confronted with this dilemma all the time. The person that’s running the company is also the Dad or Son or...
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Richard Hall
- Apr 28, 2021
- 1 min
What makes a CFO pull their hair out?
For many family-owned businesses, the company’s finances are severely burdened by non-compensation expenses. The daughter needs a new...
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Richard Hall
- Apr 15, 2021
- 1 min
Why do your kids behave better with their friends' parents?
Why is it that your kids behave better with their friends' parents than at home? - Perhaps it has something to do with abiding by rules...
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Richard Hall
- Apr 12, 2021
- 1 min
Influence without Accountability
“Here comes the spouse. There’s another meeting down the drain.“ Those that have worked in family businesses know exactly what I’m...
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Richard Hall
- Apr 7, 2021
- 6 min
Has the family business become too much family and not enough business?
Has the family business become too much family and not enough business? Here's an in-depth review of how to take back your business.
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