Gary Smith

Acquiring a business offers an opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow on an established base. Most guides cover financial statements and market analysis, but the biggest risks are usually less obvious. The real challenges are the personal and operational hurdles that get overlooked in the excitement of the deal. This article will reveal three critical truths about the acquisition process, drawn from a deeper understanding of risk. These insights will shift your focus from evaluating the...

Introduction: The Quiet Crisis Facing Millions of Family Businesses Family businesses are often seen as enduring legacies handed down through generations. These businesses are the backbone of economies worldwide, contributing over half of GDP and employing more than half of the global workforce. This ideal, however, is increasingly at odds with modern reality. A quiet crisis is unfolding, threatening the future of these vital companies. At the heart of this challenge is a demographic tidal...

If you're a business owner, you know the feeling of juggling a million tasks at once, constantly trying to keep an eye on the prize. It’s easy to get trapped in the daily grind, feeling like you’re the only one who can keep all the plates spinning. You work harder and longer, but real, sustainable growth remains just out of reach. What if your seemingly productive instincts are what’s holding you back? True growth often comes not from doing more, but from a few strategic shifts in thinking....