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Do You Want to Sell Your Business—or Stop Running It?
Before deciding to sell, identify what you actually want to leave behind.
Oct 6
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Could Your Business Make Payroll If Your Bank Became Unavailable?
If your primary bank became unavailable tomorrow, how would you make payroll?
Oct 5
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Consumers Are Spending Faster Than Their Incomes Are Growing. What Should Businesses Plan For?
Strong consumer spending can encourage a business owner to order more inventory, add employees, or pursue expansion.
Oct 2
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Canadian Import Restrictions Are Now in Effect: What Businesses Should Check Before Shipping
From Ritch & Associates,
Oct 1
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September 2026
What I Check Before a Company Adds Debt to Solve a Cash Problem
When cash gets tight, borrowing can look like the fastest answer.
Sep 30
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A Strong IPO Market Does Not Mean Your Company Is Ready to Raise Capital
The public offering market has been active.
Sep 29
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Before You Ask Investors for More Money, Explain What Happened to the Last Money
Raising capital once is difficult.
Sep 29
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An Order Is Not Cash: What Manufacturers Should Check Before Expanding
A full order book can make expansion feel like the obvious next step.
Sep 28
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Your Business Doesn't Need More Opportunities. It May Need Fewer.
Why good opportunities can still become expensive distractions—and why deciding what not to pursue is part of strategy.
Sep 25
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When Cash Is Tight, Don’t Pay the Loudest Creditor First
How to prioritize payments, protect critical relationships, and preserve the business when there isn’t enough cash to pay everyone.
Sep 24
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Don’t Finance a Seven-Year Asset With Money You May Need Next Month
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again last week.
Sep 23
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Before You Hire Another Employee, Find Out Why You Need One
“We need more people.”
Sep 17
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