80% of all businesses that are for sale never get sold.  And the main reason is that most business owners do not have the knowledge or experience of the processes of selling a business. Do you have any idea how to sell your business? A lack of appropriate information means they are poorly prepared (i.e., […]

Whilst speaking at a number of events recently, one question kept coming up again and again so I thought put the answer in an article. A successful entrepreneur needs to answer the question “How to I get more of the right stuff done in my business?” The business owners asking this all commented that they […]

Even when the world seems to be heading for economic meltdown with financial crashes, global pandemics and stock market bubbles bursting, businesses still get sold and buyers still buy. If you are like most business owners, you probably do not know how to successfully sell your business. Here’s some insights to help you on your […]

Belonging to a great business network can really boost your business value.  AND make it easier to find the ideal buyer for your business.  There are countless business networks available to business owners.  Many are more social than business – and there’s nothing wrong with that as long as you know what you are getting.  […]

Fail to Plan? or Planning to Fail? – Brainz Magazine How many business owners fail to plan?  If strategic planning is one of the critical factors in Business Success – why doesn’t everyone do it? And of those that do make a business plan, the vast majority don’t make use of it as a tool […]

“Better 3 hours too soon than 3 minutes too late.”  – William Shakespeare Timing is Everything Be prepared and get exit ready so you are in a stronger position to take advantage of whatever opportunities arise.  There are now more businesses than ever before.  More people are taking control of their own futures and starting […]

Having a succession plan is good for business and good for you, the owner. As a business owner the weight of your business is usually entirely on your shoulders.  So how do you make sure that all your hard work doesn’t disappear the minute you turn your back in it – whatever the reason? The […]

Listen in to discover how to get more value from your business with “About this week in property” podcast. Everything you need and more… PODCAST – This Week in Property with Special Guest ChristineHelping Business Owners to Help Themselves… In today’s show, we chat with multi-award-winning professional business mentor Christine Nicholson. Christine has been helping […]

One of the most important aspects of succession planning is choosing the next leader in your organization. The challenge is understanding what you are looking for. If you are honest with yourself, you were probably not the best leader for your business once you got it past the initial start-up phase. Succession Planning for Value […]

If you want to make your business worth more money AND easier to sell, you’ll need to get exit ready. This podcast looks at how you make that journey easier. Christine was honoured to be a guest on a very prestigious podcast hosted by Rob Brown.  PLEASE NOTE: The link is below It’s not just […]

As a busy business owner, you are most likely putting off planning your business exit.  Yet more than 50% leave their business because of unplanned events. Getting started is the hardest part, so here’s 6 easy steps to get you quickly and moving forward. Plan Your Exit in 6 Easy Steps – Brainz Magazine As […]

Succession planning is one of the critical activities to make a business exit ready (and worth more money).  The one thing that business owners tend to forget is that they aren’t immortal. Let’s face it, not just business owners forget this. Over 50% of business owners leave their business because of unplanned circumstances – death, […]

As a business owner you want to make your business worth more for your future financial security. There are many ways to value your business and each one has its benefits and weaknesses.  Knowing which one is best for you puts you ahead of the competition. Why are there different ways to value your business […]

What is exit readiness for business owners? You might not be thinking of selling your business right now but there is a 100% guarantee that you will leave your business at some point in the future.  The only debate is whether you’ll be in control of the process – or not. “Failure is the road […]