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Key Takeaways Owner dependence is one of the biggest hidden discounts on a company's sale price. Buyers who track actual deal data pay measurably more for businesses that can run without their founder than for ones that can't. Buyers price in the risk of losing key relationships and know-how through lower multiples, marketability discounts, or deal structures like earn-outs and consulting agreements. Most owners do eventually get a valuation, but usually not for the right reason. Only 15% of owners who have had a formal valuation in the last two years got it specifically to prepare for a sale, and most were done for estate or tax planning instead. Reducing founder dependence before going to market can close much of the gap between what a business is worth today and what it could be worth. A structured process, including an Owner Reliance review and a Planning Valuation, can turn trapped value into a transferable, sellable business. The Hidden Discount on Your Business Every bus...

Key Takeaways A game-day pitch count shows only part of a youth pitcher's total throwing activity during the week. Bullpen sessions can vary significantly, from lighter rhythm work to competitive sessions performed closer to game intensity. The timing between games, bullpens, and other throwing activities can shape the overall workload picture. Arm pain should not be explained or diagnosed solely by a recent throwing schedule, and persistent or concerning symptoms require appropriate medical attention. Why the Last Game May Not Tell the Whole Story When parents ask, “Why does my son's arm hurt after pitching?”, the first place they often look is the most recent game. How many pitches did he throw? Did he stay within the pitch limit? Did the outing last longer than expected? Those are reasonable questions. However, the latest game may represent only one part of the throwing activity that occurred during the week. A youth pitcher may have completed warmups, practice throws, long ...

Key Takeaways Toast platform data from Q1 2026 suggests that a relatively small group of multi-visit guests can account for an outsized share of restaurant order volume. Traffic counts measure activity, but they do not show whether first-time guests become known customers or return. Regulars display different behaviors from less-frequent guests, including booking more visits in advance and reporting higher tipping at restaurants where they are regulars. Social media can influence restaurant discovery and ordering, but attention metrics alone do not establish repeat business or profitable customer growth. Bring More Clients addresses this measurement challenge through its Local Restaurant Growth brand, which examines what happens to existing local demand before additional marketing spend is recommended. A busy dining room can look like proof that restaurant marketing is working. More reservations, more orders, more website visits, and more social-media attention can all appear to point...

Tax preparation often brings financial problems into focus. A business owner may start gathering information for a return and discover uncategorized transactions, a bank balance that does not match the books, missing receipts, or questions about how certain expenses affect taxes. When several of those issues appear at once, it is easy to assume everything is part of the same tax problem. But the issue may have started somewhere else. Trustway Accounting recently published a guide explaining how small business bookkeeping problems can fall into several different categories. The distinction matters because each one requires a different starting point. Sometimes the problem is simply that the bookkeeping is behind. Transactions may be missing for several weeks or months, a new bank or credit card account may never have been added, or expenses and payments may not have been fully recorded. In that situation, the first step is usually catch-up bookkeeping. The missing activity needs to be e...

Key Takeaways Natural tick repellents work by using scent barriers and essential oils to confuse ticks and interfere with their ability to detect a host cat Ticks can pass on serious illnesses to cats, including Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and babesiosis, which is why prevention matters year-round Cedarwood, geranium, lemongrass, citronella, and vetiver oils are among the most researched natural options for tick defense, but they must always be properly diluted for cats Certain oils such as tea tree, undiluted citrus, and heavy essential oil blends can be toxic to cats and should be avoided unless a vet-formulated brand confirms safety, while garlic, undiluted eucalyptus, cinnamon, and pine oils are toxic to cats and should be avoided entirely Collar-attached repellent stickers offer a mess-free alternative to sprays and spot-ons, and one option worth knowing about is discussed further below Ticks are tiny, but the trouble they cause a cat can be enormous. For owners who would rather ...

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