Brian A. Trzcinski, CEPA

Beyond passion, proper analysis and funding are necessary to make a venture a success.

Many baby boomer business owners want to exit, but few have done the necessary sale prep.

When you think about how to protect the business you worked so hard to build, there are key issues to address.

To help your business you need a combination of talent, expertise, and passion as well as coordination.

Acquirers have a healthy appetite for data. These stats can make your business stand out to them.

With proper foresight and planning, businesses can survive and even thrive in tough times.

Knowing your firm's worth will give you a more realistic perspective from which to plan for the future.

It takes commitment to keep family issues from interfering with your business’s success.

Learning how to mitigate risk can be challenging, but a structured and planned approach can make a significant difference.

The new law includes a range of permanent, pro-growth tax reforms designed to boost small business investment, encourage hiring, and drive economic growth and innovation.

Take proactive steps to build a solid continuity plan and protect your business from potential pitfalls if you get ill or hurt.

Owner dependency, where nothing can happen without you, is one of the bigger risks that exist in small businesses.

How a business owner approaches their enterprise can have a big impact on value and exit strategy.

Our survey indicates many are underestimating their financial reliance on the business postretirement.

There are three areas to vet to maximize business value and harvest its wealth upon retirement.

Businesses, for many reasons, often need loans and life insurance can help secure them.

New research indicates that business owners are placing more value on a relationship with a trusted financial professional.

The answer to this question could affect your ability to step away when you are ready.