Culture is not a “soft skill” or a list of values on a breakroom poster. It is a system of shared values and beliefs that creates the behavioral norms guiding how work actually gets done. It dictates how decisions are made, how risks are taken, and how power is wielded.
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Affordability – The E-2 Visa Strategy: Why Your Choice of Location is Your Best Business Asset
For many international investors, the initial instinct is to head for “brand name” states like California, New York, or Florida. However, savvy E-2 buyers are increasingly looking toward the South and Midwest.
The “Safe Bet” List: Top Franchises Ranked by Lowest SBA Default Rates
To keep the data reliable, we look at charge-offs—instances where the borrower couldn’t repay and the SBA had to pay the lender guarantee. We’ve also filtered this list to brands with over 25 loans. Why? Because a brand with only 2 loans and 0 defaults doesn’t have a large enough sample size to prove it’s a “safe bet.”
Timing the Market: Is Now the Right Time to Exit Your Business?
The best way to answer “Is it the right time?” is to get a Preliminary M&A Valuation. This will show you exactly how a buyer views your industry risk today versus your projected growth.
To Sell or to Wait? Why “Now” Might Be Your Best Exit Strategy
Selling now allows you to “lock in” your current margins and take advantage of the current financing environment. If you’re waiting for a higher revenue number, ask yourself: Is the extra effort worth the risk of a shifting economy or shrinking margins?