The Succession Tug-of-War: Why Gen X Business Owners Will Win

The Succession Tug-of-War: Why Gen X Business Owners Will Win

Laurie Barkman
Published on: 20/08/2025

Find out why Gen X business owners are leading the smartest succession plans in history and what every generation can learn from them.

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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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Automate Business Processes to Create Value

Automate Business Processes to Create Value

Laurie Barkman
Published on: 11/09/2023

In today’s fast-paced business world, small businesses are looking for ways to save time and resources while increasing productivity. One way to achieve this goal is by implementing artificial intelligence (AI) to automate business processes.

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