Navigating Retirement: A Guide for Business Owners
It’s hard to think about retirement as a business owner. But preparing now is key to a financially secure future. Most of your time is probably spent running and growing your business. The demands of managing employees, satisfying customers, and staying competitive can leave little room to think about your long-term financial future. Yet, retirement planning is one of the most crucial steps to ensure that all your hard work leads to...
Succession Planning for Business Owners
Your business is more than just a venture; it's a legacy. To ensure its story continues beyond your involvement, strategic planning is paramount. You’ve spent years building your business and dedicating your life to its success. What plan do you have in place to ensure its legacy lives on after you’re no longer in charge? If you don’t have one yet, you’re not alone: Over 33 million small businesses call the U.S....
Safeguard Your Assets: Risk Management for Business Owners
How do you minimize financial and reputational risk as a business owner? Starting a business brings all sorts of opportunities. With those opportunities, however, also comes risk. As a business owner, how can you safeguard your assets while ensuring stability in the face of uncertainty? The answers lie in a thorough, well-structured, and proactive risk management plan. Let’s take a closer look at the risk management strategies every business owner should consider to...
Common Business Owner Planning Mistakes to Avoid
You want your business to succeed, but nearly 1 in 4 new businesses fail to realize they’re making these common business planning mistakes. You’ve invested all your time, energy, and money into creating your business to meet your vision. The last thing you want is for it to fail. Unfortunately, many new businesses end up failing pretty quickly. The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that about 25% of new businesses fail in...