Andre Abi AwadinThe Freedom OwnerCAUTION: DO NOT POKE THE GIANTOn June 1, 2011, both Floyd’s Coffee Shops in Portland, Oregon were busier than usual. The regulars were elbowed out of the way by new…15h ago15h ago
Andre Abi AwadinThe Freedom OwnerThe Simplest Form Of Recurring Revenue Virtually Every Business Can AdoptRecurring revenue makes your company more predictable, extends the lifetime value of a customer and ultimately makes your business more…2d ago2d ago
Andre Abi AwadinThe Freedom Owner4 Traps To Avoid When Selling Your CompanyBusiness owners have been known to refer to due diligence as “the entrepreneur’s proctology exam.” It’s a crude analogy but a good…4d ago4d ago
Andre Abi AwadinThe Freedom OwnerWhat’s so special about the million-dollar mark?The million-dollar mark is a tipping point at which the number of buyers interested in acquiring your business goes up dramatically. The…Jul 19Jul 19
Andre Abi AwadinThe Freedom OwnerA blood pressure test for your businessWhen was the last time you had your blood pressure tested?Jul 17Jul 17
Andre Abi AwadinThe Freedom Owner5 Ways To Package Your ServiceIf you’re a service provider, it can be difficult to separate the service from the provider. Your customers might demand you, which means…Jul 15Jul 15
Andre Abi AwadinThe Freedom Owner5 Reasons Why Your Business Is Too Dependent On YouIf you were to draw a picture that visually represents your role in your business, what would it look like? Are you at the top of an…Jul 12Jul 12
Andre Abi AwadinThe Freedom OwnerWhy Now Is The Riskiest Time To Own Your BusinessMost people think of starting a business as risky, but unless you invest a significant amount of start-up cash in your venture, you’re not…Jul 10Jul 10
Andre Abi AwadinThe Freedom Owner10 Things That Make Your Business More Valuable Than That of Your Industry PeersThe value of your company is partly determined by your industry. For example, cloud-based software companies are generally worth a lot more…Jul 8Jul 8
Andre Abi AwadinThe Freedom OwnerPlanning to Sell? How to answer THE most important questionMany business owners believe the act of selling their business is similar to passing the baton in a 400 meter relay: once you’re finished…Jul 5Jul 5