Before you speak to the press, send out a statement, or hit send on a critical email, there’s one thing you must have in place: a clear, intentional message. In a crisis, this becomes even more essential. Your message is not just part of the response—it is the foundation that supports your entire communication strategy, providing structure and
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Think You Can Disinherit Your Spouse? Not So Fast.
When it comes to estate planning, many people assume they can leave their assets to whomever they choose. And while that’s often true for distant relatives or even your own children—your spouse is a different story.
In most U.S. states, you can’t simply disinherit your spouse with the stroke of a pen—at least, not without their consent.
Here’s what you…
Are You Blocking Yourself from Receiving?
Are You Blocking Yourself from Receiving?
And What’s It Costing You?
We all say we want more joy, love, abundance, and success. But somehow, those things don’t stick. Why not?
How are you blocking yourself from receiving all the goodness that is awaiting you?
Often, it’s because deep inside, there’s a quiet resistance: fears, anxieties, and beliefs—sometimes formed in childhood—that…
Healthcare Marketing Trends 2022
Having an effective marketing strategy is not optional if you want your healthcare organization to prosper. Increasingly, patients have a consumer mindset around healthcare—they research options and expect a good customer service experience from their interactions with providers. It’s not hard to see why. With healthcare costs rising and people paying more out of pocket for their care, patients are…
How Much Cash Should a Small Business Keep in Reserve?
In my, and many other finance professionals’, opinion, every small business should aim to keep 3 to 6 months (OR MORE) worth of operating expenses in a cash reserve. The right amount depends on your industry, business model, cash flow stability, and personal risk tolerance. In this post, I’ll guide you through calculating the right number for your business, when…
Negotiating the Best Deal for Your Business: Tips and Tactics to Secure Optimal Sale Terms and Pricing
Negotiation is often the most critical—and challenging—phase of selling your business. It’s the moment where preparation meets opportunity, determining the final terms, pricing, and overall success of your deal. Knowing how to approach negotiations strategically can significantly impact your financial outcome and ensure you achieve the optimal terms and conditions for your exit.
At Lion Business Advisors, we specialize in…
Why Hire an Investment Bank?
For owners looking to sell their business, it can be a daunting and confusing task. Not only the process itself, but hiring the right team can be difficult, especially when one isn’t well versed in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) industry. There are two main types of firms who sell businesses – business brokers and M&A firms (also known as…
Why You Feel Like You Need to Be Two Different People at Work
Photo by Anh Henry Nguyen on UnsplashI was talking with a client recently—a newly promoted senior executive who’d just inherited 20 direct reports and a double digit million dollar budget challenge. “I’m trying to get the signal through the noise – there’s so much inbound right now coming from both directions.” Sound familiar?Most of us have been there. The…
Start Small, Dream Big
Dream Big. Start Small. Act Now.
While Robin S. Sharma is credited as the first author of this quote, others like Simon Sinek have put their own spin on it.
I heard this quote again last month from Dr. Mohan Ananda at the Visionaries Roundtable Conference. Mohan (the visionary behind GPS, who then founded and sold Stamps.com and many others!)…
Why Thought Leadership Should Be a CEO’s Secret Weapon
In today’s business environment, technical expertise and operational know-how are no longer enough. What separates forward-thinking CEOs from the rest isn’t just execution. It’s influence. To stand out in a crowded marketplace, leaders must amplify their insights, shape compelling narratives, and lead the conversations that matter. This is where thought leadership moves from being optional to essential.
Reputation Is the…