North Carolina’s BIG Council is known for coordinating must-attend events for regional business owners. I (Frank) took part in a BIG-organized event focusing on strategies to build, scale and monetize a high-performance business. I co-led a presentation with...
Near the close of every year, middle-market company owners should be taking stock of recent successes and making plans to enter the new year in the strongest position possible. Whether your business is looking to sell or seeking outside investment for continued...
When faced with hurdles in obtaining financing, some business owners throw up their hands and conclude there is no capital to access. That’s not true. While investors might be more inclined to say “no” in certain economic environments, there are dollars out there. To...
I (Frank) had the opportunity to take part in the annual DIG SOUTH event, participating in a panel on crowdfunding. DIG SOUTH founders Stanfield and Sunny Gray are doing a great service, drawing attention to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Charleston, S.C., and...
According to Family Enterprise USA, there are 5.5 million family-owned businesses in the U.S. These companies employ 63 percent of the workforce and contribute 57 percent of America’s gross domestic product, making them a crucial piece of our economy. Based on my...
With holiday hustle and bustle in high gear, many business owners are winding down—carving out time for the annual office party and preparing for a smooth coast into the new year. Though distractions tend to be abnormally high, the month of December is available time...
