Succession planning 101

October 1, 2026  |  Business, Markets

Any successful business eventually catches the eye of potential buyers. However, a good sale can only happen if the company is strong beyond the surface level. A viable succession plan is a powerful way to build resilience and strengthen the company’s continuity.
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Your mission: Invest in a leadership-ready workforce

September 1, 2026  |  Business, Features

Manufacturers are always competing for skilled operators, production leaders and capable managers. One highly trained workforce to enlist is transitioning military veterans.
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A succession solution

August 1, 2026  |  Business, Management

What happens to an owner’s company when they retire and no successor is available to take the reins? The answer might be all around them—on the shop floor, among the sales staff or within human resources, finance and legal departments.
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Why SOPs are the missing link in company growth

June 1, 2026  |  Business, Markets

Chaos can often be mistaken for capability. The ability to pivot quickly, solve problems on the fly and “make it work” under pressure is what many of us built our businesses on.
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Daring to delegate

June 1, 2026  |  Business, Shelf Life

One of the most difficult challenges for any entrepreneur is learning how and when to delegate tasks. In the beginning, there was no one to hand tasks off to. You were the head cook and bottle washer and the buck stopped with you. As your company grew, you convinced others to join you, but unfortuna…
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The ESOP solution

March 1, 2026  |  Business, Markets

What happens to an owner’s company when they retire and no successor is available to take the reins? The answer might be all around them—on the shop floor, among the sales staff or within human resources, finance and legal departments.
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