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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are You Ready to Go Upmarket? What Advisers Need to Know ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're already serving mass-affluent clients, moving into the high-net worth arena may seem like the natural progression. But it's not always that simple. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@ae-wm.com (Ben Sullivan, CFA®, CFP®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ben Sullivan, CFA®, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ts2w9iW2couBhfVsLzvn93-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Starting to Advise Ultra-Rich Clients? Don't Rebuild Your Firm, Just Rethink It ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Working with ultra-high-net-worth families doesn't mean rebuilding your firm, but offering advice that is structured, empowering and intentional. Here's how. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ contact@libretto.io (Jeffery Coyle) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeffery Coyle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wkQLvEPjJ6HRvh4hmuAkqc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Entrepreneur's Exit: How to Sell (or Pass on) Your Business Without Losing the Family ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't wait until health or burnout forces you to make succession decisions under pressure, especially if you don't plan to pass your business to a family member. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lsprung@mitlinfinancial.com (Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, CEPA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, CEPA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AR9pBpzd6qBXvd7XUim3yC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When Starting a Business, the End Is a Very Good Place to Start ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It may seem crazy to start a business with the end in mind, but thinking about your exit first will have tax benefits and ease crisis management down the line. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[How To Start A Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ rick.simonetti@fideliscapital.com (Rick Simonetti) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rick Simonetti ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZC7sbrfQYKXgQdCLYQ3QA3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Suddenly, Everyone Is a 'Founder' on LinkedIn: Should You Join Them? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here's how to manage your own consultancy or startup while protecting your retirement wealth. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:02 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jacobsschroeder@gmail.com (Jacob Schroeder) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jacob Schroeder ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MT9CM4AEkfd2WBEH4r9Z6T-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Build Relationships, Build Your Brand, Build Your Business ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These proven strategies foster loyalty, trust and advocacy while boosting retention, referrals and your brand's impact. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Franzke ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FNk2rrEw42AxgZ64LLeeD9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Setting Up a Business Abroad? 6 Mistakes to Avoid, From a Singapore-Based Financial Planner ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Expat entrepreneurs can be caught out by cross-border rules on everything from taxes to estate planning. U.S. financial advisers based locally can help. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ann Marie Regal ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qshTdsm2oZSwJitF4zvK2V-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Employee Misuse of AI Can Expose Your Business to Civil Liability: Here's How to Help Prevent That ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Companies can face substantial damages if employees expose sensitive data to AI tools, rely on biased AI outputs and more, making robust policies essential. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jverdon@frblaw.com (Jeffrey M. Verdon, Esq.) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeffrey M. Verdon, Esq. ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WZ8fRnys4PYadQVyYsXDC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Winning an Exit: What Business Owners Can Learn from Meta's Billion-Dollar Manus Deal ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ How can business owners exit their company with a proper valuation and no regrets? Meta's billion-dollar acquisition of a small AI firm provides a clue. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kschwab@stscapital.com (Kempten Schwab) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kempten Schwab ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FM3rBNtionqyAkLa2cc5R4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ There's a New AI Bubble No One Is Talking About: What Companies Can Do to Keep Up ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Companies are racing to adopt AI, but few can attribute any significant impact to it. Who will come out on top when this "implementation bubble" bursts? ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ Ryan.Orton@RubinBrown.com (Ryan Orton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ryan Orton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ipN9rZVC5yRQBHwri2sn4C-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Actions to Set Up Your Business With Your Exit in Mind, From a Wealth Adviser ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ When you're starting a business, it may seem counterintuitive to begin with exit planning. But preparing will put you on a more secure footing in the long run. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jamie.carroll@ballastrockpw.com (Jamie Carroll) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jamie Carroll ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LGgi4RDgRQZcgv44samr6f-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Get the Fair Value for Your Shares When You Are in the Minority Vote on a Sale of Substantially All Corporate Assets ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ When a sale of substantially all corporate assets is approved by majority vote, shareholders on the losing side of the vote should understand their rights. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lkennedy@rumberger.com (Lan Kennedy-Davis) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lan Kennedy-Davis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ootp94m3mB7E9aqsjrTRVY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Met With 100-Plus Advisers to Develop This Road Map for Adopting AI ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/business/small-business/guide-to-adopting-ai-for-financial-advisers</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ For financial advisers eager to embrace AI but unsure where to start, this road map will help you integrate the right tools and safeguards into your work. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lauren Wilkinson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SwrthcF7HrJNvJY8YpiYP3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Referral Revolution: How to Grow Your Business With Trust ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You can attract ideal clients by focusing on value and leveraging your current relationships to create a referral-based practice. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ connect@advisorsexcel.com (Matt Neuman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Neuman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QbJj2LAph3krap5FjBnHFX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Key to a Successful Transition When Selling Your Business: Start the Process Sooner Than You Think You Need To ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Way before selling your business, you can align tax strategy, estate planning, family priorities and investment decisions to create flexibility. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ epappas@linscombwealth.com (Elizabeth Pappas, CPA) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Elizabeth Pappas, CPA ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XQaPYDYG8ipWS3PZFKsLhL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Have You Aligned Your Tax Strategy With These 5 OBBBA Changes? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Individuals and businesses should work closely with their financial advisers to refine tax strategies this season in light of these five OBBBA changes. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Planning]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Bute, CPA ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ynmLm3nbZEzU7wJGBHah3S-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Will Happen to Your Business When You Retire? How to Exit Successfully and Thrive in Retirement ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Stepping away from work is extra challenging when you're a business owner, and a successful retirement requires planning that looks beyond the financials. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Steve Parrish, J.D., RICP®, CLU©, ChFC©, AEP© ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AZ8MPXTJGBQraNm77zV2Fh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are Clients Asking About Adding Crypto to Their Retirement Plans? This Is How Advisers Can Approach This New 401(k) Frontier ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Advisers need to establish clear frameworks to address client interest, navigate risks like volatility, and ensure they meet their fiduciary responsibilities. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Cryptocurrency]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@ae-wm.com (Ben Sullivan, CFA®, CFP®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ben Sullivan, CFA®, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5ee5NXRqgCg2p3EntyjqwU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Private Equity Is Fundamentally Changing: What Now for Investors and Business Owners? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ For 40 years, private equity enjoyed extraordinary returns thanks to falling rates and abundant credit. That's changed. What should PE firms and clients do now? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alexander G. Stacy ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HMcLa86hyVX5TpCESH2Y9d-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Forget Job Interviews: Employers Will Find the Best Person for the Job in an Escape Room (This Former CEO Explains Why) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Escape rooms can give employers a better indication of job candidates' strengths than a standard interview. Here's how your company can get on board. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ neale@nealegodfrey.com (Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MbCVsBW8vAhbHCXUKj8cnc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Billed 12 Hours for a Few Seconds of Work: How AI Is Helping Law Firms Overcharge Clients ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The ability of AI to reduce the time required for certain legal tasks is exposing the legal profession's reliance on the billable hour. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7EX5NkUU3awVWoGuAYTsJ6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Navigate the Silence After Your Business Sells for $5 Million: Tips From a Financial Planner ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The silence after a big sale can be disorienting. It's essential to redefine your identity and focus on your purpose before rushing into the next big thing. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dennis D. Coughlin, CFP, AIF ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ASnbMhkXt2MTiMmdVE2YqJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Could a Cash Balance Plan Be Your Key to a Wealthy Retirement? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Cash balance plans have plenty of benefits for small-business owners. For starters, they can supercharge retirement savings and slash taxes. Should you opt in? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ clientservice@clarkfinancialplanning.com (Megan Clark, Investment Adviser Representative) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Megan Clark, Investment Adviser Representative ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aBVDoWjFwJSTgbaJ9Tc8xR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ To Build Client Relationships That Last, Embrace Simplicity ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As more automation becomes the norm, you can distinguish yourself as a financial professional by using technology wisely and prioritizing personal touches. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Cody Foster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LUTrL6Ccc7NBXjhF33H7v6-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ The complexity of wealthy clients' needs — combined with AI and consumer demand — suggests the future of financial planning belongs to specialized experts. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jared Trexler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o4ksyvnahCACtssRgUmP3P-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ The children of Morgan Clayton share how their father's wisdom, life experience and caring nature have turned their family business into a respected powerhouse. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eWzrfxuMfEsbZFQxw7iysb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Smart Business: How Community Engagement Can Help Fuel Growth ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As a financial professional, you can strengthen your brand while making a difference in your community. See how these pros turned community spirit into growth. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Cody Foster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KpdAYMrZXoDbKEAUHMM9tN-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Advisers who leverage innovative technology to streamline tasks and combat a talent shortage can then prioritize the irreplaceable human touch and empathy. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janel Jackson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9snSbu3cBKqGf3RgCvJYdM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Financial Advisers Can Deliver a True Family Office Experience ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The family office model is no longer just for the ultra-wealthy. Advisory firms will need to ensure they have the talent and the tech to serve their clients. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Raj Doshi ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bTYb4T6XJi6yBJ8edBq53P-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Collaboration, transparency and education can strengthen compliance and empower financial advisers to thrive. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Shawn Scholz ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2QsfXnBWQYttMcPVWWdr6k-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I’m 64, Retired, and Want to Invest $400,000 of My $2.4 Million Portfolio in a Winery Startup. Am I Crazy? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We ask wealth advisers to weigh in on the wine business and how to finance a retirement startup. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Maurie Backman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ipQfVuGKCatVCCHmQjPxAF-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Business owners like this chef could learn valuable lessons from 'Hone,' including how caving in to pressure to quickly expand could lead to business 'drift.' ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gpEynjKFgPqDC3CBSzT7MN-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ As a financial professional, you can draw lessons from Advisors Excel's journey to find ideas, strategies and inspiration for growing your own advisory business. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Cody Foster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kieSjDJPptzK8YQdTULbxg-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Financial advisers have a significant opportunity to serve high-net-worth clients by elevating their capabilities, delivering comprehensive planning, building diverse teams and prioritizing family wealth education. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Roberts ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Yo4wSyn9kF8AxFHd3fHati-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Avoid complacency and embrace small, consistent improvements to optimize your sales process and results. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Cody Foster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nRsCN84tX42v8XCeMk9o6j-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are You a Small Business Owner Buckling Under Economic Pressure? Here's How You Can Cope ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Significant emotional and financial challenges, including tariff worries, are piling up on small business leaders. Here's how leaders can develop more healthy coping strategies and systems of support. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ nika@nikawhite.com (Nika White) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nika White ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pdhZYr5sE8mbMKG94hnoLi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ To Raise Prices or Not to Raise Prices: Tariff Tips for Small Businesses ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Small businesses are making critical decisions. Should they pass on higher costs due to tariffs, or would that only cost them more in lost customers? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Valentino ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ossbgRGvD7iscRr7VfexSk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Adapting to AI's Evolving Landscape: A Survival Guide for Businesses ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/business/adapting-to-ai-artificial-intelligence-business-survival-guide</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Like it or not, AI is here to stay, and opting out could be disastrous for your organization. Instead, focus on what you can control and be flexible, as AI is still evolving. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chris Yoko ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EcU5UqKdD35fsfpZLVuB2T-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ It's Not Too Late for Wealth Advisers to Participate in the Silver Tsunami ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ With so many business-owning Baby Boomers set to retire, wealth advisers need a plan to ensure their business-owning clients and prospects become and remain their best clients. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jstewart@creovalo.com (John Stewart) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Stewart ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t34LyGYem57ygTJ8jfcmTU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are AI Search Results Ghosting Your LinkedIn Posts? This Could Be Why ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Posts generated by AI don't hold enough authority with AI search engines to significantly boost your visibility (yes, that's ironic!). Here's what you can do instead. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:15:25 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ davemaney@xp.news (Dave Maney) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dave Maney ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QepQCwgk89Nyx23GpfESCD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Refunds Going Out in $2.5 Billion Amazon Prime Settlement: Are You Getting a Check? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/online-shopping/amazon-prime-settlement-claim-eligibility-and-key-dates</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Amazon agreed to a historic $2.5 billion settlement over its Amazon Prime memberships. Find out if you're eligible for a refund and how to claim it. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:29:14 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:09:21 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachael Green ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iUeijaHwJQATz5HD3y885L-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Passive Income: How the Ultra-Wealthy Build Wealth While They Sleep ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/wealth-creation/passive-income-ideas-for-building-wealth</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ How the wealthy create passive income streams that keep paying long after the hard work is done. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Zina Zumok ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/beZ2ZokWtYXNW4aCJoicYc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Tax Trap Snares Many Business Owners: A Financial Pro's Guide to 11 Strategies You May Be Missing ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Poor tax planning means many business owners are leaving money on the table for the IRS. This detailed guide from a financial adviser highlights strategies you may not be aware of. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ brian@brianskrobonja.com (Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZiZoDvrQGtTppzYrAXyxGN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Want to Shave 10 Hours Off Your Workweek? A Startup Expert Shows How AI Can Help ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/business/entrepreneurship/how-to-use-ai-to-shave-several-hours-off-your-workweek</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Artificial intelligence is overhauling how companies operate, freeing up entrepreneurs and their workers to skip the menial stuff and get down to business. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[entrepreneurship]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@wocstar.com (Gayle Jennings-O&#039;Byrne) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gayle Jennings-O&#039;Byrne ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gP3brSZpkBohjvpk9QjhEo-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Five Retirees Turned Their Passion into a Business ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ For these entrepreneurs, later life has little to do with winding down. Find out how they turned hobbies and passions into businesses  —and how you can, too. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Happy Retirement]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ brianoco101@gmail.com (Brian O&#039;Connell) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Brian O&#039;Connell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RXcXVbTLwTbSHsFTFFg4Fb-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Your personal financial plan needs to include a formal exit strategy for your business, or you could be in trouble. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:18:38 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ pbrahim@wealthenhancement.com (Paul Brahim, CFP®, CEPA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Brahim, CFP®, CEPA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qQxGKQo39WpVeE6hTRBsrk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Building a Business That Lasts: The Critical Steps to Avoid Blunders ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 'Another Way' author David Whorton offers advice on how to build an 'evergreen' business that endures by avoiding common pitfalls that can lead to failure. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:31:50 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/doPLrGF3fhGL5ipgDTbEWi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Position Your Business for a Lucrative Exit Despite Private Equity's Slowdown ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As private equity firms seek strongly performing companies, crafting a narrative about your business' high-quality assets and future opportunities can make a lucrative sale possible. ]]>
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