Why You Need to Hire Owners, Not Managers

Why You Need to Hire Owners, Not Managers

Laurie Barkman
Published on: 25/06/2025

New Blog PoAs an entrepreneur, your business is your baby. You stay up late, stress over cash flow, obsess over product, and celebrate every hard-earned win.

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Why Your Business is Not a Piggy Bank

Why Your Business is Not a Piggy Bank

Laurie Barkman
Published on: 21/05/2025

Treat your business finances like an investor or buyer would— separate from your personal life.

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The Cash Flow Factor: The Secret to a High-Value Exit

The Cash Flow Factor: The Secret to a High-Value Exit

Laurie Barkman
Published on: 06/03/2025

Businesses are valued based on their ability to generate cash flows, and they are sold based on the expectation that they will generate future profits. The more cash flow a business can generate and secure, the more it will be worth.

Exit ValueSell or TransitionImproving Company Value
How to Make Your Business More Valuable, Laurie Barkman on Marketing The Invisible

How to Make Your Business More Valuable, Laurie Barkman on Marketing The Invisible

Laurie Barkman
Published on: 05/08/2024

Is succession planning something you keep pushing aside? It’s time to bring it to the forefront.

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