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A Case Study: Timing isn’t Everything, But it’s Important

By Micah Arnold | July 14, 2026 | Comments Off on A Case Study: Timing isn’t Everything, But it’s Important

When it comes to selling a small business, timing is an important element that many local businessowners don’t factor into their decision-making. “Timing isn’t everything, but it is very important,” said Bill Ilgenfritz, head of BEAM’s EducationalPrograms. “Furthermore, it’s something that many small business owners don’t frequently factor intotheir decisions when they’re considering selling their…

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Sweat Equity Is Not a Tangible Asset

By Micah Arnold | July 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Sweat Equity Is Not a Tangible Asset

That small business you started ten, twenty, perhaps forty years ago, is not just where you workand what you do. It is far more – it is who you are. It defines you. Success came at a high price – you missed family celebrations, worked holidays and handledeverything from supply chain disruptions to labor shortages.…

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