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Five 4th Quarter Business Tips We hope you enjoy the crisp fall breeze and take a moment to think about some fourth quarter best practices. Here is our Top 5 list. Review your Financials: Did you perform better than last year? Assess your cash situation and determine if...
Restore our commitment to basic science Build an open ecosystem of technology and talent Deepen and widen the creative class Invest in narrowing the "Valley Of Death" These are the 4 things we need to do in order to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in the United States...
Most leaders of smaller businesses or departments of larger businesses say to themselves at the beginning of each year that they are going to do a better job of stepping back, evaluating their business, and planning. As we head into March, many have already fallen behind on...
An Advisory Board might be the single best way to improve your business Is your current business model under pressure? Does the business now require skills that you or your current employees do not have? Do you feel outside perspectives are lacking as you analyze your business...
Unfortunately, many small businesses do not reach the decision to leverage outside expertise until they have met critical mass. While it would behoove most business owners to think proactively and forward-thinking about how they can bolster their business activities by hiring...
An important part of the Exit Plan is understanding what where the funds come from and in what form. We have put together a few main points to help inform the exiting owner. So, let’s take a look at the types of capital available and what type of buyer would attract, have and...
Exiting business owners face a variety of options to leave their business behind. A common exit option is the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), often used by business owners who have a strong tie to their employees and would like to see their company continue to grow while...
Exit planning is a process whereby you, the business owner, are prepared to cash in on your business, take care of your personal goals, and do so in a manner and time period that is accommodating to you. You have spent a multitude of resources creating our business but only a...
When preparing for an exit, it is important to know how the recent tax law changes will affect your take home pay. Equally important is knowing how that wealth will transfer to heirs and future generations. Taxes play a crucial role when planning your exit and making decisions....
When preparing to exit your business one must consider all options, resources and time horizons necessary to reach the desired outcome. OPUS Consulting Group specializes in Exit Strategy Planning and will create a road-map that defines the best option for you to successfully...
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