From Vision to Value: A Business Sale Story – Part 5

From Vision to Value: A Business Sale Story – Part 5

Market Timing and Lessons Learned: From Assessment to Exit… Selling a business is rarely the result of a single decision. More often it is the culmination of careful reflection, strategic planning, and a series of intentional steps. In the fifth episode of our...
From Vision to Value: A Business Sale Story – Part 4

From Vision to Value: A Business Sale Story – Part 4

Leading Quietly: Navigating Trust and Confidentiality During a Sale… For many business owners, one of the most delicate parts of preparing for a sale is deciding who to involve and when.  In the fourth episode of our video series, From Vision to Value: A...
Macroeconomic Quarterly Update (Summer 2025)

Macroeconomic Quarterly Update (Summer 2025)

Overview: At the July 30th FOMC meeting, the Committee voted 9–2 to keep the federal funds rate at 4.25 %–4.50 %, maintaining a “wait-and-see” stance. CCA tracks the following 14 economic datapoints, which are some of the common indicators used to monitor the status...
From Vision to Value: A Business Sale Story – Part 3

From Vision to Value: A Business Sale Story – Part 3

Readiness is the Strategy: What Buyers Look for and How to Prepare… When preparing for a sale, business owners often ask what buyers are looking for. The answer, more often than not, is consistency: growth potential, risk reduction, and operational maturity.  In...
From Vision to Value: A Business Sale Story – Part 2

From Vision to Value: A Business Sale Story – Part 2

Laying the Groundwork – Building Value Before You Need To… When is the right time to start preparing to sell your business?  If you ask Anna Gavin, former President of Fireline, the answer is simple: long before you think you are ready.  In the second...