Investment Grade Advisory

President and COO of Founders Advisors, Wesley Legg, shares insights into how to navigate the question of "On which area should a company focus: strategy or ex*****on?"

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Strategy or Ex*****on, What’s More Important? "Weak leadership will destroy the finest strategy - while forceful ex*****on of even a poor strategy can often bring victory." - Sun Tzu, The Art of War

Unlike listed public companies, private businesses don’t get a daily ticker tape telling them what they're worth. But imagine you did. While we know public company CEO’s don’t always agree with the market’s perception, the good ones are focused on increasing value for their shareholders and know ultimately the ticker tape is the scorecard.

Private company owners regularly ask us, "What is my company worth?" Perhaps there is a better question: am I enhancing or hindering the value of my business?

Read president of Founders Advisors, Wesley Legg's article sharing keys to enhancing the value of your company:

Am I Enhancing or Hindering the Value of My Business? Unlike listed public companies, private businesses don’t get a daily ticker tape telling them what they're worth. But imagine if you did...

LITE Assessment Question of the Week: Is the Company is a lifestyle business for its owner(s)?

When operating a business as a lifestyle company, it is common to run personal expenses through the company to minimize taxes. Though these expenses can be added back later, they muddy the company's financials and can turn off a potential buyer.

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