Business Leader

September 1, 2023
7 Steps to preparing the next generation to run the company

7 Steps to Preparing the Next Generation to Run the Company

The more and more I get asked to help companies straighten out, systematize, or simply review their financials, the more I get asked questions that aren’t directly related to finance. This shows me that business owners, […]
August 15, 2023
Bruno Hilgart Leadership Discussion

Matt Wilhelmi Discussion with Bruno Hilgart, Author of French Fry Leadership – Series

Bruno Hilgart on Leadership – Episode 1 Matt Wilhelmi discusses several leadership topics with Bruno Hilgart, author of French Fry Leadership: How to Attain Profits Through Serving People. In part one of a three part series, […]
June 1, 2023

Financing my Parent’s Buyout From the Company

“He said, ‘if you came up with a million dollars, I’ll be out the door tomorrow.’ He says things like from time to time, but I definitely don’t have a million dollars. Even if I did, […]
May 1, 2023
My CFO Quit. Now What?

My CFO Quit. Now What?

“He said he could make twice what we were paying him at his new gig. What were we supposed to do? So. He quit. Yeah, he gave us two weeks notice, but our books are a […]
April 1, 2023
Help - Im drowning in debt

Help! I’m drowning in debt!

Not every business owner I meet is holding a sign saying, “Help! I’m drowning in debt.” But this meeting was as clear a sign as any that they needed serious help. “I’m sorry. Hang on a […]
March 1, 2023
Due Diligence Necessities on a Business Acquisition - Blog Post Banner

Due Diligence Necessities on a Business Acquisition

“When I started here 2 years ago, he said he’d sell me the business.” He stated as if, since this was good enough for him it should be good enough for anyone. “So, that’s why he […]