Strategic Planning

Franchise Success: Understanding Your Goals and Planning for the Future

2023-03-29T10:44:54-05:00By |Advisor Collaboration, Franchisee Succession: How to Grow & Build Value, Multi-Unit Franchising, Succession Blog, Video|

Multi-unit franchising is a popular business model that allows entrepreneurs to start a business with an established brand, products, and services. While franchising can offer many benefits, such as lower startup costs and support from the franchisor, success is not guaranteed. In fact, according to the International Franchise Association, about [...]

How Multi-Unit Franchisees Can Build a Sustainable Future

2023-03-16T09:56:05-05:00By |Multi-Unit Franchising, Succession Blog|

The multi-unit franchising sector has been on an upward trend in recent years, and it is easy to understand why. Entrepreneurs see the potential for success in owning and running multiple franchises, with this business structure establishing itself as an attractive option in the business landscape. Multi-unit franchising offers a unique set of opportunities [...]

A, B, & C Plans: Building Resilience for Business Success

2023-02-21T10:27:14-06:00By |Distribution & Logistics, Succession Blog|

Growing a business is as much about strategically planning for potential threats and weaknesses as it is about delivering a high-quality product and service. Our business, economic, and political environments are in a constant state of flux, so it is essential to have a clear vision and goals, as well as strategic action plans [...]

Strategies for Maximizing Success in Your Dealership

2023-02-14T11:13:38-06:00By |Automotive, Succession Blog|

The auto retail industry has experienced dramatic changes and disruptions in recent years, leading to an unprecedented level of volatility and transformation. Profits have reached historic highs, dealerships have been bought and sold at a rapid rate, and a new generation of large dealers is emerging. This period of rapid change has been a [...]

What 3 Things Dealers Must Consider for the Future

2023-01-11T13:31:53-06:00By |Automotive, Succession Blog|

There are countless strategies for achieving your personal and business vision. Whether it is a family-operated business integrating family into leadership/ownership positions, keeping the business as a family asset but delegating operations, or selling to a third party, the key is to determine the right strategies specific to your unique goals. Like most car dealers, [...]

Buying or Selling Your Dealership: 5 Things You Must Consider

2023-01-11T13:33:35-06:00By |Automotive, Succession Blog|

Dealership profits continue to soar, and dealership valuations are at record-high levels.  This is creating a surge of activity in automotive retail buy-sell.  All this activity is creating wonder around buying or selling, prompting many dealers to revisit their succession plans. Champ Rawls, a Succession Planner with The Rawls Group, and Alan Haig, President [...]

How to Protect and Grow Your Business During Economic Uncertainty

2023-01-11T12:13:35-06:00By |Multi-Unit Franchising, Succession Blog|

The pandemic impacted us all, causing some to reap the benefits and others to be shut down. And our fickle economy is causing many multi-unit franchisees to wonder what the best strategy is to thrive through next year. As the world evolves and changes, basic principles, such as processes, procedures, marketing, talent, attractive culture, [...]

How to Future Proof Your Oil, Gas and Energy Business

2022-11-15T09:48:46-06:00By |Advisor Collaboration, Energy, Succession Blog|

Propane marketers, oil, gas, and "energy" business owners manage daily changes affecting their business's short and long-term goals. While there's no way to control what goes on in the world, there is a way to plan and keep your business stable despite family, political, economic, or business challenges. Doug Woosnam, a Consultant with Cetane [...]

How to Adjust Business Strategies to Prepare for Recession

2022-11-14T15:43:22-06:00By |Multi-Unit Franchising, Succession Blog|

As succession planners, we are frequently asked by multi-unit franchisees how to prepare for change and transition. On top of the mind of many multi-unit franchisees is an impending recession and talent shortages which requires adjustments to their growth strategies. Preparing your business for future change depends on whether you are in a mental, [...]

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