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Christie Solomon 11/16/23 Christie Solomon 11/16/23

Get SMARTER

We’re approaching that often daunting time of year for setting annual goals. Whether it’s a financial forecast or a New Year’s resolution, set achievable yet challenging goals and milestones. Get SMARTER in your goal-setting process by anticipating roadblocks and detours on your path to achievement.

Christie Solomon 10/18/22 Christie Solomon 10/18/22

A Message for Dawdlers

Don’t fall into the procrastination paralysis cycle. Learn four strategies you can implement to eliminate the mental roadblock to project completion.

Christie Solomon 9/19/21 Christie Solomon 9/19/21

Survey Results Highlight the Top 6 Challenges for Small Businesses

Small business owners often struggle with limited resources and with deciding how best to use their cash flow. Read the results of the survey we designed to evaluate the most pressing challenges - or pain points - facing small businesses.

Christie Solomon 3/3/21 Christie Solomon 3/3/21

Navigating the Due Diligence Process: What Should You Expect?

Due diligence is about confirming the risks and assessing the degree of risk for an acquiring company during the acquisition process. The due diligence phase is the last part of the negotiation process – usually, the toughest part - between the buyer and seller.

Christie Solomon 9/22/20 Christie Solomon 9/22/20

Positioning Your Business for Sale: What Privately Held Companies Often Overlook

To defend your company’s valuation and successfully position it for sale, you must prepare eight key areas of your internal reporting.