The Value Creation Blog
Insights for Business Owners and their Financial Advisors
Why You Must Always Be Ready To Sell Your Business--Even If You Never Plan To
by: Darrell AmyPublished on: 28/04/2025Is Your Business Ready for Anything? Over 50% of business sales are unplanned. Learn why readiness matters—even if you’re not selling yet. Discover how strong financials, documented operations, and culture can protect your value.
How the Four Value Creation Engines Increase The Four Capitals
by: Darrell AmyPublished on: 08/04/2025Unlock exponential business value by improving The Four Capitals—Human, Customer, Structural, and Social—with the Four Value Creation Engines™ from A Business Owner’s Guide to Maximize Business Valuation by Darrell Amy.
Why 81% of Business Owners Don't Invest More Time Preparing For the Sale of Their Business
by: Darrell AmyPublished on: 01/10/2024Recent research from UBS revealed that a whopping 81% of business owners who sold their business regretted not spending more time preparing for the sale. 73% of respondents said they spent less than two years.
From Founder-Dependence To Structured Leadership
by: Darrell AmyPublished on: 13/08/2024Founder dependence is the single greatest threat to a company's value. When potential buyers notice that essential operations are tied to the founder, they often lower their offers to mitigate risk, extending earn-outs with conditional payments as a safeguard. This reliance on the founder not only reduces the company's value but also complicates the sale process.
