Steps to building client relationships If it feels like keeping clients is more challenging than getting them in the first place, you’re not alone. But the reality is that retention is easier than you think and offers so much more value for your business. Be reliable: Reliability forms the cornerstone of any successful client relationship. Consistently delivering on promise
In the dynamic landscape of business ownership, staying ahead of trends is crucial. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, understanding the current market trends can significantly impact your success. If you are looking to improve your entrepreneurial skills in the coming months, there are some key trends you should be aware of that are shaping the buying and sellin
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Social media is here to stay, and it’s vital that businesses harness its power to stay ahead, especially when it comes to selling their companies. According to Statista, over 4.59 billion people were using social media worldwide in 2022, more than half of the 7.95 billion inhabitants at the time. That number is projected to increase to almost six billion in 2027. Social media is a highly eff
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From the wheel to the steam engine to computers, technology continues to evolve and shift how we live our lives. The speed and power of computers have doubled about every two years over the last 60 years, which has enabled us to go from computers to go from weighing 30 tons and taking up 1,800 square feet of space to the world’s current smallest complete, operational computer that measu
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When the decision has been made to sell your business, the next step is perhaps the most crucial of all: determining the value of your business. There are several ways this can be done, but it isn’t an exact science. For that reason, it is essential that you seek out a trained broker to help you determine how much your business is worth. But don’t expect that broker to tell you
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During the last 25 years, the U.S. and the world experienced two major economic upheavals. First, the Great Recession from 2007 to 2009 took about ten years to recover from completely. Then there was the financial crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown. As a result, the term “recession-proof” has become quite common — whether among those in busi
As the financial recovery from the pandemic continues, Transworld of Southern Ohio’s Main Street Market Report found that business acquisitions were up more than 32% from 2021 to 2022. This rebound is great news for buyers, but to fully understand the uptick, let’s drill down into who is currently looking to sell their businesses and which demographics are primed to make a purchase. &
Selling your business is a big decision. Equally important is finding the right business advisor to help you navigate the process. When you select Transworld of Southern Ohio our latest Market Report shows you’re choosing the best. Let’s dive into Transworld of Southern Ohio’s small business transaction activity for 2022 and learn more about what sets Transworld of Southern Ohio&
As a business owner, you have likely spent hours, days, months or even longer agonizing over whether to sell your business. While in a perfect world the hard part would be over, the reality is making the decision to sell is simply the first step in a complicated process. Fortunately, there are ways to simplify the experience. To start, it’s a good idea to have
Business owners are like a diamonds—no two are alike. The same holds true for why a business owner opts to sell their business. Each business owners’ reason for selling varies and will be based on a variety of calculations from preparing for retirement to wanting to start a new venture. The process of deciding to sell can be difficult and drawn out. However, once the decision ha
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