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Help Me With Options For Obtaining Capital

Help Me With Options For Obtaining Capital

Ask Us Anything Dear Oaklyn Consulting, I have a business that needs a cash inflow. However, my local bank is not willing to provide more credit. What other options do I have to obtain capital, and what are the pros and cons of each alternative?   From Oaklyn...
Help Me With When to Make an Employee an Owner of my Company

Help Me With When to Make an Employee an Owner of my Company

Ask Us Anything Dear Oaklyn Consulting, I’ve been in business for 10 years and have an employee who is a valued member of the business and would be hard to replace. How can I incentivize him/her to stay and become part of the equity in the business, while best...
Selling and Retirement

Selling and Retirement

Ask Us Anything Dear Oaklyn Consulting, I’m 61 years old and have been working in/running my business for 40 years. I want to retire and I don’t know if I can find a buyer that will pay enough to allow me to retire comfortably on the proceeds. What options should I...
Is Now The Right Time To Sell My Business?

Is Now The Right Time To Sell My Business?

Ask Us Anything Dear Oaklyn Consulting, For the last five years, I’ve been making 65% to 75% gross profit. I know in the next few years, gross profit is going to shrink because of new competition coming into the market. What advice do you have for me to consider...
Help Me With a Conflict in My Family Business

Help Me With a Conflict in My Family Business

Ask Us Anything Dear Oaklyn Consulting, Three members of our family business (a father and two sons) are not getting along. The father isn’t retiring and wants to control the business, while the sons would like to sell the business. What advice do you have for...
Help Me With a Succession Plan

Help Me With a Succession Plan

Ask Us Anything Dear Oaklyn Consulting, It’s been a really hard year. I own a business that I’ve been successfully running for the last 15 years. I’ve had some health troubles that have pushed me to a position where my doctors are suggesting that I need to retire...