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Planning the Next Chapter: Grow, Hold, or Transition? 
2026

Planning the Next Chapter: Grow, Hold, or Transition? 

Successful business owners spend most of their working life investing in and growing their companies. Yet one of the most important decisions often gets framed too narrowly: Should I sell my business?  In reality, […]

Mike Brown Mike Brown July 31st, 2026
Building Retirement Security Beyond the Business: A Strategic Guide for Family and Private Business Owners 
2026

Building Retirement Security Beyond the Business: A Strategic Guide for Family and Private Business Owners 

For many family and private business owners, the business is more than an asset—it is a legacy, a source of identity and often the primary driver of personal wealth. Yet one of the greatest risks facing […]

Karl Dostal Karl Dostal July 31st, 2026
Your Website Tracking Technology Might Violate The California Invasion of Privacy Act  
2026

Your Website Tracking Technology Might Violate The California Invasion of Privacy Act  

If your business has a website and does not require visitors to “opt-in” to cookies and other tracking technology, you may receive a letter from someone in California threatening to file a lawsuit under the California Invasion […]

Melissa A. Springer Melissa A. Springer July 31st, 2026
Cybersecurity Tips for Employee Identity Theft Protection
2026

Cybersecurity Tips for Employee Identity Theft Protection

Cybersecurity Tips for Employee Identity Theft Protection   Employee credentials remain one of the most valuable targets for cybercriminals. Stolen usernames and passwords can provide unauthorized access to company systems, applications and sensitive data, making […]

Carey Sanders Carey Sanders July 31st, 2026
The Inbox Threat: Why Email Compromise Deserves Your Attention
2026

The Inbox Threat: Why Email Compromise Deserves Your Attention

Cybersecurity is a top priority for businesses and individuals alike, and ransomware usually gets the headlines because it locks up systems and halts operations. But a quieter, more common threat […]

Chaim Black Chaim Black July 31st, 2026
After the Ceasefire: Cyber Threats from Nation-State Actors Persist, but Security Basics can Help Protect Your Business
2026

After the Ceasefire: Cyber Threats from Nation-State Actors Persist, but Security Basics can Help Protect Your Business

During my years in the FBI’s Cyber Division, we had a mantra that we repeated hundreds if not thousands of times, “Cybersecurity is national security.” At this point it is […]

Herb Stapleton Herb Stapleton July 14th, 2026
Privacy Pays: How Small Businesses Benefit from Data Protection
2026

Privacy Pays: How Small Businesses Benefit from Data Protection

While many small businesses are not subject to state data laws, implementing data privacy practices can provide significant benefits regardless of a business’s size or legal obligations. As customers become […]

Nancy Magoteaux Nancy Magoteaux July 14th, 2026
Common Succession Planning Mistakes
2026

Common Succession Planning Mistakes

There comes a day when every business will transition to the next generation of leadership, whether externally via a sale, or internally via a succession plan. If you are a […]

R. Austin Stevenson R. Austin Stevenson July 14th, 2026
The 10 Best Practices of Successful Family and Private Businesses
2026

The 10 Best Practices of Successful Family and Private Businesses

Family-owned and privately held businesses are the backbone of the American economy, known for innovation, resilience, and long-term community investment. Across industries, the most successful organizations share common practices—regardless of size or market. While each business faces unique challenges, the…

Thomas H. Allen Thomas H. Allen June 11th, 2026

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