In 1970 the Harvard Business Review published an article launching zero-based budgeting as a tool to examine a business from a 360-degree view. We followed with Simon Sinek’s popular writing about always asking the “why” question for our actions. Now Read more
2024 has brought its share of uncertainty, with geopolitical tensions impacting supply chains and costs. As we step into 2025, one key focus for businesses is how to prioritize and support their teams. The insights shared here are drawn from Read more
When considering the sale of your business, it’s important to understand the different types of buyers and the unique opportunities each affords. Read on to learn how identifying the right buyer can well position you to maximize your company’s enterprise Read more
Too many sellers go to market without doing the proper clean up ahead of time. Clean up means: having clean accounting records, critical customer and supply contracts in place, legal ownership documented, and operating issues resolved. Too many sellers find Read more
Despite ongoing economic uncertainty in 2024, recent data from the National Center for the Middle Market at Ohio State University shows the middle market remains resilient and continues to experience robust growth, offering valuable insights for companies across industries. Some Read more
What does a sale process entail? Let’s start with the basics. There are a number of stages to a sale process. The first, and most dreaded by owners, is Due Diligence, which can take anywhere from two to six months. Read more
Maybe you’ve decided that you’re ready to sell your company, and you’ll do whatever it takes to ensure success. We know that you’ve spent your life running your business and made countless personal sacrifices to get to where you are Read more
Are you ready to sell your company or wondering if now is the right time? Regardless of whether you’re just beginning to think about selling your company or are ready to pull the trigger on a full-blown process, if you Read more
“I wholeheartedly recommended C Squared Solutions to one of my business owner clients who was struggling with managing people and feeling overwhelmed by multiple roles. Dave Johnson and his team at C Squared Solutions went above and beyond, taking the Read more
2024 has been another year of uncertainty in the economy as increased interest rates continue to impact markets. Negative messaging in the Presidential race has not helped. Now is the perfect time for companies to build positive culture messaging through Read more