Business Valuation Is Your Key To Wealth For the last 20 years, I have been on the buy-side and sell-side of multiple business transactions. If done right, it is the one surefire way to build intergenerational wealth. Many entrepreneurs have unique and highly profitable businesses. However, that doesn’t necessarily translate into a business you can… Continue reading 6 Must Haves To Maximize Business Valuation
Author: Ed Barton
8 Ways To Save On Car Insurance
8 Ways To Save On Car Insurance Car insurance is expensive! You finally bought that car, truck, or SUV you’ve always wanted. Now you have HIGHER insurance costs, potentially on top of higher monthly vehicle payments. Sometimes a quick list can help cut those insurance costs down to size. When looking for ways to reduce… Continue reading 8 Ways To Save On Car Insurance
5 Strategies to Overcome the Fear of Failure
Failure has likely touched the lives of everyone at some point. Many of us have experienced it and know how horrible it can make us feel. No wonder we strive to avoid it at all costs! But the problem is that this fear of failure can become one of your biggest life fears, and in… Continue reading 5 Strategies to Overcome the Fear of Failure
Is A Bank Or A Credit Union Better?
What is the difference between a bank and a credit union? At first glance, the terms bank and the credit union may seem interchangeable. However, there are some critical differences between these two types of financial institutions. For one thing, banks are for-profit businesses that make money by charging their customer’s various fees and interest… Continue reading Is A Bank Or A Credit Union Better?
7 Strategies For Maintaining Your Passion
Running a business can be draining, and It’s essential to keep your passion alive to fuel your purpose. Use these strategies consistently to feed the flames: Keep in mind that success breeds more success. Celebrate your small victories. Build momentum. Share your achievements with others who appreciate your work and purpose. Please make… Continue reading 7 Strategies For Maintaining Your Passion
Will Your Habits Make You Rich – Or Poor?
One of the many keys to effectively changing your life is prioritization and then creating habitual behaviors. Habits can make or break us – building great habits should be a top priority. We all have limited time, money, and energy. I’m going to touch on all these topics from time to time, and today we… Continue reading Will Your Habits Make You Rich – Or Poor?
What The Heck Is An Initial Probationary Period?
When starting a new job or hiring a new employee, you may face the prospect of an initial probation period. What the heck is a probationary period? Let me tell you a little secret…most employers struggle to fill jobs with highly qualified employees, so more and more companies are instituting probation periods for newly hired… Continue reading What The Heck Is An Initial Probationary Period?
10 Ways That Golf Improves Your Investment Returns
It’s spring here in Florida, and the golfers are out in force. Golfers tell you they love the challenge, being outdoors, and the relaxed pace golf offers. While golf and investing might seem disparate, they share many similarities. If you can improve at one, you can likely improve at the other. Off to explore the… Continue reading 10 Ways That Golf Improves Your Investment Returns
6 Reasons Why Index Funds Often Outperform Private Equity
The dream of many investors is to build enough net worth to be able to invest in a private equity fund as a limited partner. However, private equity frequently underperforms index funds. These mystical funds can invest in private businesses and various other securities. Such great flexibility and sophistication should ensure excellent results, but this… Continue reading 6 Reasons Why Index Funds Often Outperform Private Equity
Higher Ed IS In Transition
This is part and parcel of my dissertation research right now. A combination of demographic headwinds, compliance costs, deferred maintenance, and deferred compensation are causing higher ed institutions to struggle – especially in the Midwest and Northeast. “If there’s one trend I’m seeing, it’s the rising level of anxiety pushing people into looking for miracle… Continue reading Higher Ed IS In Transition