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6 Ways to Reduce the Perception of Risk in the Mind of a Potential Buyer
When it comes to making your business as attractive as possible to potential buyers, anything you can do to reduce their perception of risk is going to command a higher offer....
The Key to a Successful Exit is Mindset
The entrepreneurial lifecycle can be a mental rollercoaster. From the thrill of identifying a solution you’re going to solve in the market, to the sheer exhaustion of the...
Why Every Entrepreneur Should Build their Business Knowing they will Exit
The 5 D's of Exiting a Business All businesses will exit at some point. The question is whether it will be on your terms or not. Selling a company at top valuation is an ideal...
What Leadership Qualities Will Help Your Team Succeed?
By align5 Coach, Ross Shott Do even a cursory internet search for leadership and you will find hundreds of thousands of books, articles, and speeches illuminating the topic....
#1 Method to Improve Employee Engagement (Hint: It is not handing out freebies.)
The data is clear, engaged employees are absent less, have fewer injuries, and are significantly more productive with higher quality levels than an under-engaged or actively...
Lessons Learned from Richard Branson Part 4: Resiliency
Continuing with our series, “Lessons Learned from Richard Branson” our CEO John Ratliff shares important takeaways he has learned from his friendship with Richard over the years....
Lessons Learned from Richard Branson Part 3: Employees as Equals
This week we share another video as we continue our series, “Lessons I Learned from Richard Branson” in which our CEO John Ratliff shares important takeaways he has learned from...
Lessons Learned from Richard Branson Part 2: A Contracting Economy
Welcome to our continuing series, “Lessons Learned from Richard Branson” in which our CEO John Ratliff shares important takeaways he has learned from his friendship with Richard...
Core Values are the DNA of your Company
Discovering your Core Values and Purpose is one of the most critical aspects of building your business. Values are the DNA of your company and your Purpose is Why You Exist. ...
Lessons Learned from Richard Branson Part 1: Active Listening
Richard Branson takes a notebook and pen with him where ever he goes. Anytime someone is sharing an idea with him, he actively listens. Not only does he listen, he actively...