While the core 5 D’s are widely recognized, there is some variation in definitions. For instance, Evolve Systems includes “Disaster” instead of “Distress,” focusing on external threats like pandemics, which may overlap with “Distress” in other sources. This variation is not controversial but reflects the adaptability of exit planning to different business contexts. The evidence leans toward the importance of covering all unexpected scenarios, whether labeled as “Distress” or “Disaster,” to ensure comprehensive planning.
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The Baby Boomer Business Dilemma: Why Selling Now is Crucia
a surprising number of baby boomers are holding onto their businesses rather than putting them on the market. This hesitation has significant implications—not just for the boomers themselves, but for the broader economy. In this post, we’ll explore why baby boomers are delaying the sale of their businesses and why the time to act is running out.
Tracking the Right KPIs to Boost Your Business Value: A Tampa Broker’s Take
By Michael Shea, CEPA, CBI, CMAP, BCI – Transworld Business Advisors March 27, 2025 As a Tampa-based business broker with Transworld Business Advisors and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (CMAP), and Board Certified Intermediary (BCI), I often get asked: What should my business be tracking? […]
Multiples Don’t Matter: How I Help Business Owners Maximize Value as a Tampa Business Broker
By Michael Shea, CEPA, CBI, CMAP, BCI – Transworld Business Advisors March 11, 2025 As a Tampa-based business broker with Transworld Business Advisors and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (CMAP), and Board Certified Intermediary (BCI), I’ve seen countless business owners fixate on one number when […]
Take Out – Tactics to drive profits for take out heavy restaurants
He did a good job of upselling and asking questions and presenting options so I figured I would give some take aways on how to improve your take out margins. Consumers live on the go now so you need to maximize that order and get as much from it as possible.