by Douglas Brown | Sep 8, 2026 | Someday reasons, Someday risk
Life events such as caring for aging parents, raising children, or relocating for a spouse’s career can make it challenging to maintain full-time business responsibilities. In such situations, stepping away from maximum involvement in the business can provide...
by Douglas Brown | Sep 8, 2026 | Someday reasons, Someday risk
Significant shifts in the market can impact a business’s viability and prompt an owner to exit. Technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, or increased competition can render a business model obsolete. In such cases, owners might decide to sell...
by Douglas Brown | Aug 28, 2026 | Someday reasons
Health problems can unexpectedly force a business owner to exit their business. Serious illness or injury can limit their ability to manage daily operations effectively. In such cases, the owner may need to prioritize their health and well-being over business...
by Douglas Brown | Aug 21, 2026 | Owner Dependence, Someday reasons
I deviate from the 4D’s used by the industry so we aren’t always dwelling on horrible consequences. Another post discusses the positive reasons you might decide to step away from the business, even though they can arise unexpectedly: true retirement, pursuing another...
by Douglas Brown | Aug 14, 2026 | Someday reasons, Someday risk
Someday… someday… someday. Most small business owners are too busy keeping up with today to “waste” time on something that won’t affect them until Someday. The problem is that if you’re not ready for Someday when it shows up on its...
by Douglas Brown | Jul 18, 2026 | Business Advising, Someday reasons
Even though I have worked with over a hundred owners and buyers and shown them what makes a business valuable many times, I know what it’s like to struggle with being the one that the business depends on. Because years ago…that struggle consumed me. I know...
