by Jim Schleckser | Mar 20, 2018 | Advisory Groups
If you run a successful, fast-growing business, chances are that you might encounter private equity firms interested in buying your company. Many of us regularly get marketing letters and e-mails from them indicating how amazing and valuable our businesses might...
by Jim Schleckser | Mar 6, 2018 | Advisory Groups
If you are a senior executive–or if you’re hiring one for your growing business–you’re likely going to need to craft an employment contract that helps protect both the employee and the company in case the relationship doesn’t work out in...
by Jim Schleckser | Feb 19, 2018 | Advisory Groups
A great way to become a better leader – fast Serving as the leader or CEO of an organization of any size can be a difficult and lonely job. Fortunately, there are many tools available to help you become a better leader- including things like going back to school...
by Jim Schleckser | Oct 2, 2017 | Advisory Groups
First ask: What Would I Turn to Them For? It’s a question many CEOs start asking when their company reaches a certain size: Is it time for me to look for an advisory board? It’s worth noting that the question relates to creating an “advisory...
by Jim Schleckser | Sep 12, 2017 | Advisory Groups
There is one thing every business has in common: customers. Without someone to buy your products and services, you won’t have much of a business. Customers are generally considered a good thing. But have you ever stopped to consider if you have the right...
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 25, 2017 | Advisory Groups, Entrepreneur, Growth, Negotiation
It can be somewhat tricky to answer the question, “Is the Business for Sale” honestly and maintain integrity. As leaders, you can be faced with a situation from time to time where your people might hear a rumor that your business is for sale. Usually this...
