For the past two years, I have worked with Edible franchise owners across the nation as they have endured and thrived through the pandemic. So much has changed for Edible owners, and yet so much has remained the same. It is still hard work to keep up with everything that is changing and who wants...
News Release | Contact: Kent Kaiser 651-338-1777 --First Time in History That One Firm Has Swept All 3 First-in-Class Awards MINNEAPOLIS – May 23, 2022 – Sunbelt Business Advisors President Chris Jones announced that the firm was awarded all three first-in-class team awards bestowed by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA). The awards were announced at the...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – May 9, 2022 – Sunbelt Business Advisors CEO Brian Slipka and President Chris Jones have announced that the company has launched Sunbelt Business Advisors of South Dakota, based in Sioux Falls. “This move is a product of our success,” said Slipka. “We are proud to expand into South Dakota with local talent to reinforce our...
By Ben Utecht, Super Bowl Champion, Chief Culture Officer for Sunbelt Business Advisors In 2021, 6.1 million viewers tuned into the NFL Draft. Why? Because with a Super Bowl win hanging in the balance, everyone knows recruiting the right players is critical to producing a winning team. Companies, corporations, schools, and non-profits also recruit, or...
Minnesota merger-and-acquisition activity rebounded in a big way in 2021 Mergers and acquisitions involving Minnesota-based companies were white-hot and widespread in 2021. Deal price and volume reached levels that were among the highest since 2000. And numerous industries got in on the action, according to Business Journal research. [...] "We’re seeing historic levels no matter...
A longstanding credo for successful business planning is make specific goals. However, there is such a thing as being overly specific in your goals to the detriment of other things that matter to you. Let’s look at how adding fuzziness to specific goals can make your business planning strategies more fulfilling. Analytics vs. Eye Test...
Running a successful business is complex per se. Adding the element of “family” to a business often creates more complexities, especially as the business grows. Lifelong family bonds and expectations can run headlong into business realities and needs. Today, we’ll share some ideas about how to keep the family business running and the business family...
Successful business owners may face a conundrum as they pursue success. “Though my competitors do something similar, they don’t do it the way I do it. So, how do I know the right way to achieve success, especially if I don’t do things their way?” It’s a bit of a paradox: How can you build...
If cash is king, then cash flow is the kingmaker. Cash flow can have a multiplier effect in terms of achieving your planning goals for a successful future. Often, increasing cash flow requires strong performances from key employees. Let’s look at how properly motivating your key employees could cause a cascading effect that creates a...
