


What CEOs can Learn from NBA Player Ben Simmons
At align5, we are apt to use a lot of sports analogies when describing different business scenarios, and for good reason. Sports are akin to our organizations in that to win, you need the right players in the right spots executing the right strategy. And since we’re...
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. Think about the risk profile of a potential buyer. How can you mitigate their perceived...
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 start-up years, to the endless challenges of scaling up and managing cash flow, and finally to...