Successfully Defend the Value of Your Business

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ON THE BLOG Positioning Your Business for Sale When an acquirer is evaluating a business for potential purchase, the owner of the target company takes on the role of a salesperson. To defend the valuation of the company and successfully position it for sale, the owner needs to prepare eight key areas of internal reporting ahead of time in order to focus on managing buyer expectations during the courtship with the prospective acquirer. Learn More NEW WEBSITE CLIENT Morgan 1 Consulting We welcomed Morgan 1 Consulting, a new website client, onboard this month! Founded by Christman Morgan in 2022, M1C provides direct consulting services (performance improvement) to healthcare organizations that include hospitals, surgery centers, and clinics. After spending more than 20 years helping healthcare organizations reduce cost and improve margins, Christman is now bringing that expertise to all industries by strategically partnering with Schooley Mitchell. Combined, they will bring a unique skill set and services that will enable businesses in the Gulf Coast region to reduce unnecessary spending expenses and improve cash flow. Follow Christman CLIENT HIGHLIGHTS Sand Dunes Real Estate Relax on the back porch of this impeccably maintained cottage home with amazing views of the 3rd hole of Raven Golf Club in Sandestin, FL. This lovely 4 BR / 3 BA home in the sought-after Laurel Grove neighborhood also offers fabulous lake views and it is just a short golf cart ride to the beaches on the Gulf Coast. This neighborhood amenities include a community pool, hot tube, club house, and a work-out facility. This coastal cottage is a perfect opportunity to invest in a primary or secondary home or a lucrative short-term vacation rental! View Listing JC’s Gourmet JC’s Gourmet announced a  partnership with Palm Folly Hard Seltzer, which opened its beautiful new taproom located in The District of Santa Rosa Beach, FL in April. Now you can enjoy their delicious, craft-made hard seltzers made with real fruit and pair them with JC’s smoked Somethin’ Snappy dip and Poppin’ Pimento cheese! Visit the Taproom Robin’s Bikes & Fitness The Specialized Turbo Vado is a high-performance transportation e-bike. With a motor range of 90 miles, it gets you where you’re going with an unmatched combination of speed, reliability, and confidence. Specialized releases firmware updates wirelessly, so your your ebike is always up-to-date and ready to take your ride to the next level on every adventure. Contact the shop to get matched with the right model for your lifestyle goals! Reach Out Renee Broxson Fine Art After a successful featured artist show at the Maxine Orange Studio Gallery last month, Renee is already preparing for the upcoming 35th Annual ArtsQuest at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin from May 13th to 14th. Select one (or more) of Renee’s abstract mixed media pieces for the perfect Mother’s Day gift before May 9th at Maxine’s studio or the following weekend at ArtsQuest! Mark Your Calendar Baird Dental Business Concepts Few dentists are taught in dental school the skills necessary to become effective bosses, leaders, or business owners. Upon finishing their education, most are required to fill all these roles - and be skilled and caring clinicians treating as many as 20-60 patients per day. This course, which is available for CE credit, brings clarity to these multiple roles and provides actionable advice for performing each role well. Learn More Frame Gallery Custom Frames & Art Now through the University of the South’s graduation on May 14th, Frame Gallery is offering seniors and their parents a 10% discount on all things "Sewanee” at the shop. Unique University of the South memorabilia includes handmade jewelry, framed art, maps of the domain, and more. Follow Frame Gallery on social so you don’t miss out on the University-themed offerings this month! Contact or Visit Frame Gallery Sewanee Children’s Center The school year is winding down and SCC is looking ahead. Summer Camp enrollment for school-age children (5-8 years) is almost full, and enrollment for the 2023-24 academic year is in full swing with administration. To enroll your child(ren) or apply for a teaching position, visit the school’s website by clicking below. Visit the Website Arcadia at Sewanee Arcadia at Sewanee received encouraging results from a recent survey to determine the demand for a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Sewanee. The survey was conducted by ProMatura, a national consulting firm that is recognized as one of the strongest possible advisors for such projects. The number of responses enabled ProMatura to make its recommendations with a high degree of confidence. Read Summary of Survey Results UPCOMING EVENTS Miramar Beach, FL - Dog-Harmony’s 8th Annual Wag the Flag, a patriotic doggie social and costume contest to kick off summer, will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 18 at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. All pups can enjoy plenty of summer activities, such as bobbing for hot dogs, taking a dip in a bone-shaped pool, and participating in a treat catching contest with fun prizes, at the event. With a $15 donation, humans can enter their dogs in the Most Patriotic Pup costume contest where they will stroll the red, white and blue carpet and receive professional photographs sponsored by Mills Photo Design. Attendees may pre-register for the costume contest on EventBrite. “Our annual event fundraisers at Grand Boulevard directly support our humane education and therapy dog programs designed to enrich the bonds between dogs and humans,” says founder, Nancy Bown, CPDT-KA. “By strengthening these bonds, we effectively help dogs rescue people and stay out of our overcrowded shelters.” For humans, there will be libations, a silent auction, and a chance drawing. JC’s Gourmet will be serving its delectable smoked Somethin' Snappy and Poppin' Pimento cheese appetizers. This event is presented as part of the Coastal Culture Series made possible by the Grand Boulevard Arts & Entertainment Program. Register Your Patriotic Pup Thank you for reading along! All the best, Christie Solomon, MBA