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Are you maximizing your Income Diversification?

Are you maximizing your Income Diversification?

In my opinion, one of the most useful personal financial planning books that I have read is Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. If you have not read this book, it discusses Kiyosaki's philosophy of Read More

Cash Management During a Downturn

Cash Management During a Downturn

“Cash is King” is potentially the most valuable adage for business owners at any time. However, it is even more critical today. This spring, we have seen an economic downturn with more speed and Read More

Success is not guarenteed

A lesson directly from a franchisor

Take a lesson directly from a franchisor's mouth, "Franchising is not a guarantee of success." Read More

Business Realities Finance

Business Realities – Finances (part 3 of 5)

As a CPA, I can tell you that your “actual” financial results will differ from your financial “projections.” There will be cost overruns, revenue delays, price point changes and unseen expenses. How Read More

Business Realities Sales & Marketing

Business Realities – Sales & Marketing (part 2 of 5)

Does your sales & marketing effort drive you crazy? Maybe you just need a different tool! Here are some thoughts about how to work through your sales and marketing challenges. Read More

Business Realities Start Up Challenges

Business Realities – Start Up Challenges (part 1 of 5)

Do you think that sales & marketing is easy? Do you expect to get it right the first time? Successful sales & marketing is perseverance coupled with trial & error. Hear more about how to approach Read More

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Financial Alternatives when considering a franchise JULY 2020 MID-YEAR UPDATE – “CHAOS AND OPPORTUNITY”

WOW. I did not see this coming. Just think, a presidential impeachment is page 3 news! Welcome to 2020! Twenty years ago, a business advisor of mine recommended that I read The Art of War by Sun Tzu...
Financial Alternatives when considering a franchise WHAT DO YOU WANT IN A BUSINESS?

When candidates first start to explore business ownership, the process can become overwhelming because there are countless questions to ask and alternatives to consider. From my experience, there are a few core...
Financial Alternatives when considering a franchise FIRST STEPS TO FINDING YOUR PERFECT FRANCHISE

With more than 2,500 different franchise brands currently active in the United States today, the search process might seem overwhelming. How do I sort through all these opportunities?
Financial Alternatives when considering a franchise HOW MUCH INVESTMENT DOES A FRANCHISE REQUIRE?

At my core, I am a pretty simple guy who understands things better if I can break a complex puzzle into smaller pieces and then build it back up into a whole. That is how I think about investing in a business.
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