Clarifying Professionalism in Today’s Workplace By Wayne H. Ottum President, Ottum Enterprises, LLC Not long ago, I was working with a leadership team that was struggling with tension between supervisors, office staff, and field employees. Communication had become reactive, frustrations were growing, and morale was slipping. During one discussion, a leader said: “People just […]
For many owner-operated businesses in the remodeling and construction industry, valuation begins with EBITDA. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. But EBITDA is only the beginning. The real question is whether those earnings are durable, transferable, scalable, and sustainable. Two companies can generate identical EBITDA yet command dramatically different values. Buyers look beyond the […]
Blueprint for Success: 10 Keys to Strategic Planning By Wayne H. Ottum “A clear vision, backed by definite plans, gives you a tremendous feeling of confidence and personal power.” – Brian Tracy You may have heard the expression, “He who fails to plan, plans to fail.” It’s true! Yet, as the new year approaches, many […]
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