To ensure that your inevitable exit is a successful one - an exit that will deliver on your future financial, personal and business goals - you need an exit plan.

Federal contracts can be a great source of revenue for a contractor.

Roofing contractors are notorious for not liking paperwork.

Scaling back during a recession is not as much fun as growing is, but recessions are like a river that goes dry during a drought. All that “stuff” on bottom show ups, making it easy to see what needs to change.

No matter the reason for an exit, planning for the inevitable is essential. The stakes are too high to ignore.

Although it can seem like the future is a question mark, the truth is there’s a very predictable pattern of growth that most businesses experience as they evolve.

Now more than ever, unions are holding the candidates' feet to the fire.

Don't ignore the problem - address inappropriate behavior early and consistently.

What is your vision for 2020? Please permit me to submit a suggestion: Focus on yourself.

An owner's exit from a business will probably be the largest financial event of their life.