The Value Creation Blog
Insights for Business Owners and their Financial Advisors
How To Thrive in Uncertainty: The OODLA Loop and the Power of Value Orientation
By: Darrell Amy Published on: 23/06/2025Learn how to thrive in uncertainty by applying the OODLA Loop—Observe, Orient, Decide, Listen, Act. This framework helps businesses navigate volatility, create long-term value, and make strategic decisions that lead to growth and resilience.
5 Reasons Mid-Market Companies Have the Most to Gain from Valuation Planning
By: Darrell Amy Published on: 17/06/2025Discover why mid-market companies have the most to gain from valuation planning. Learn how understanding your business’s value can drive growth, improve strategic decisions, and prepare for unplanned exits.
Scan for Success: Business Valuation as the X-Ray for Growth and Risk
By: Darrell Amy Published on: 09/06/2025Business valuation is more than a metric—it’s your company’s X-ray. Learn how regular valuations uncover hidden risks, reveal growth potential, and power strategic decision-making.
How Focusing on Value Creation Actually Frees Your Time
By: Darrell Amy Published on: 02/06/2025Discover how investing in your business's value—through systems, leadership, and innovation—can reduce owner dependence and create personal freedom. Explore the four Value Creation Engines™: Revenue Growth, Process Optimization, Culture Development, and Strategic Innovation. Learn how each contributes to a more valuable, scalable, and owner-independent business.
