The Tired Founder: How to Rehabilitate an Old Lifestyle Firm
Did you know the average age of a successful founder is 45, according to Harvard Business Review? When most think “entrepreneur,” they […]
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How to Generate Expansion Revenue From Existing Clients
The most-read blog post on Collective 54’s website is How Selling Professional Services is Different Than Selling Products. It introduced The R
How Much Is Your Firm Worth?
Members of Collective 54 are searching for one of three things for their professional services firm: growth, scale, or exit.
10 Ways a Professional Service Firm Can Determine the Correct Industry Segments for Them
Boutique professional services firms are resource-constrained, with only so many dollars, hours, and employees available to pursue growth. This makes
Stop Losing Deals Because You’re Different Rather Than Differentiated
Is your business differentiated? Or just different? If you can’t answer with confidence, you may be leaking revenue — and
The Hidden Cost Drivers of a Boutique Professional Service Firm
The real cost to run a boutique professional service firm is hidden from most founders because many founders use the
How Professional Service Firms Win by Entering New Markets
When you’re focusing on growing or scaling your firm, one option you may be considering is how to expand into
Why Your Professional Services Firm Shouldn’t Aspire to Be a SaaS Company
This article was originally published on ReadWrite. When I talk to founders of service firms, many of them express the
Organic Growth vs. Acquisition Growth: How Pro Serv Firms Win Through Acquisitions
If you’re considering exiting your firm one day, you’re thinking about how much your firm is worth. Whether you’re passing
Trying to Jumpstart Your Business Success? Master the Ability to Pivot.
This article was originally published on Entrepreneur. Business plans are like mining for gold. Miners had to start with only an