June 19, 2018
As Seen In … Like Erma Bombeck famously said about housework, Succession planning expands to fill the time available. It can take years. Except … when it can’t. Let me share with you stories of three business owners who had to create contingency plans in a hurry: For lifestyle reasons, Kimberly Martinez had already chosen to live in Florida, away from the Cleveland headquarters of her company, Bonitas International. Now both parents concurrently fought their battles with cancer and she needed to step back. How will the company function if she’s totally ineffective? Valerie Shondel was a full-time musician joining her father’s large-format printing business. Within a year, Valerie’s father died suddenly. He left SelectoFlash to her mother, who had no experience running the business. Valerie and her sisters were due to inherit from their mother. But local banks were nervous at the prospect of multiple owners. How will Valerie placate the banks and keep peace with her family members? Kia Ricci needed a bond for a project. The Florida-licensed building contractor and founder of…
Continue Reading“I can’t reach it!” cried little Billy. He hung his head, embarrassed. His father, Jim, was standing outside the carousel, watching it circle. Billy was frozen stuck to his white horse. His knuckles white from…
Read MoreListen to the Episode Below: Your business numbers can seem like a foreign language. Sure, they’re speaking to you—all the time!—but do you understand what they’re saying? How can you learn to communicate with this…
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard all the usual reasons why a partnership agreement should be in writing: memories are fallible; it helps you plan your business better; you can set out your exit strategies. In short, you…
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