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Preparing Your Family-Owned Business for Sale?
small business Even if you’re not ready to sell right away, it’s smart to always operate as if your business were on the market. The same techniques that boost your sales price could boost your bottom line in the meantime.
By Dennis D. Coughlin, CFP, AIF • Published
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Pricey Gas Derails This Uber Driver
small business With rising gas prices, one Uber driver struggles to maintain his livelihood.
By Emma Patch • Published
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Smart Strategies for Couples Who Run a Business Together
Financial Planning Starting an enterprise with a spouse requires balancing two partnerships: the marriage and the business. And the stakes are never higher.
By Alina Tugend • Published
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Intellectual Property: A Big Asset You Didn’t Know Your Business Had
small business Before you sell your business – hopefully long before – you need to figure out what your intellectual property assets are and what they’re worth.
By Jeffrey M. Verdon, Esq. • Published
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Fair Deals in a Tough Market
small business When you live and work in a small town, it’s not all about profit.
By Emma Patch • Published
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Planning to Sell Your Business to Key Employees?
small business It’s a common route for those moving on from business ownership, and even though it can be rewarding, it can also come with some “baggage.” Follow these important steps.
By Christopher C. Giambrone, CFP®, AIF® • Published
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40 Ways to Earn Extra Cash in 2022
business We flag a wide variety of cool side hustles to earn bonus bucks for expenses both expected and unexpected as we begin to emerge from the pandemic.
By Bob Niedt • Last updated
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Extending Financial Planning’s Reach
Financial Advisers The challenge is to attract more women and minorities as professionals—and clients.
By Sandra Block • Published
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A Store Where They Know Your Name
small business It can’t compete with big-box retailers on price, but customer service is the draw.
By Emma Patch • Published