Exit Strategy Options

Exit strategies come in several forms – selling to a strategic buyer, a merger and acquisition (M&A) or the issuing of an IPO.

An exit strategy should also bring optimum results for the business owner and therefore a carefully calculated plan has to be executed to unlock the value of the company.

Check out some viable exit strategies:  crucial plans for all business owners.

How Mentorships and Peer Groups (Like WPO) Can Make a Difference

Women Presidents' Organization Los Angeles 1 Chapter member and CEO and President of Marketing Maven Lindsey Carnett (pictured) writes a wonderful article about the importance of mentors and peer groups for support and expertise to women business owners.

The big call to action from Lindsey?  "Remember – it is very rewarding as a mentor. And do not keep WPO to yourself. Spread the word to those qualified women who can be stronger with the support of fellow business owners through a proven peer group."

Read the entire article here.

Bracing For the Economic Fallout

What do you do when the people who have been your customers are now the people whose actions and decisions could very well determine your future? Nationally, everyone is bracing for the economic fallout, and with the backdrop of a the worst national economic contraction since the Great Recession, all business becomes local.

Here are the stories of five local Washington business owners (three being female and one is a WPO member) yet their tales resonate with every business owner.

Article of Interest: For the Geek in Your Life

As business owners, we like to be hip and trendy in how we run our companies and purchase gifts.  With Valentine's Day right around the corner, take a look at some of these simple yet inspiring items that run counter to ordering the same old chocolates and flowers.

One can never be too geeky.  See whether your employee, colleague, significant other or best client might enjoy one of these.

10 Valentine's Day Gifts for the Special Geek in Your Life

Photo credit:  USB Tulip Hub, Mashable

Site of Interest: fear.less

Let's face it. It takes guts to run a company and a certain degree of fearlessness (better known as taking calculated risks) to make grand, sweeping leaps of faith (decisions) that may or may not lead to victory for your business.

But if you are sure about who you are and what you are doing, fear should not have any part of your life.

Here's a site that brings out the fearless factor in an exhilarating manner. It features stories about courageous people and how they conquered fear. These experiences might help YOU get your business blazing. Give it a try:

From entrepreneurs, business leaders, artists, scientists, and survivors of extreme experiences, these stories demonstrate the hidden potential we have to confront our fears and come out victorious.

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