March 5, 2025
Non-Disclosure Means…
It means you keep your mouth shut, which is what someone didn’t do. Luckily they blurted it out to somebody who knows to keep quiet.…
February 26, 2025
When There’s a Process…
There’s process for everything. Some detailed and mandatory like when manufacturing vehicles, plans, appliances, etc. Some intuitive, like things we do daily, how we talk…
February 21, 2025
Navigating USMCA Tariffs: A Guide for Mid-Market Business Owners
By Nokomis Advisory Services Associate Ben Morley Tariffs have been in the news of late; although a détente has occurred with Canada and Mexico as…
February 19, 2025
Super Value Driver, and Deal Killer
It’s tough to write anything without mentioning the horrific fires in the Los Angeles area. It shows how we can be blindsided at any time.…
February 12, 2025
Succession? What Succession (Plan)?
The headline was, “Sam Adams Brews Succession Plan (WSJ, December 26, 2024). Founder Jim Koch wisecracked for years that his succession plan was, “Don’t die.”…
February 5, 2025
Quality is Best
As we end 2024 one thing every business should strive for in 2025 is quality, of their product, service, people, etc. I got the thought…
January 29, 2025
Lessons from the Getting the Deal Done Breakfast Conference
We recently summarized the panel discussion at the Getting the Deal Done Breakfast Conference and it’s just as important to share the high points from…
January 22, 2025
Missing – $8.9 Trillion and Engaged Employees
Gallup states US$8.9 trillion of GDP is lost every year due to low employee engagement. Their latest study shows only 23% of employees are engaged.…
January 11, 2025
Exit Plan Basics
Here are the main elements of your exit plan. Communication is a prerequisite to the following steps. It’s touchy to think about telling employees your…
January 8, 2025
Stories Sell
This is a real-life story. A business owner is ready to sell and exit. He’s received numerous inquiries from others in his industry, has talked…
