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One of the things I’m regularly asked to help clients with is ownership transactions, which could either entail buying a business or selling a business. There’s a lot involved in the conveyance process, and it’s typically fraught with friction points. The greatest challenge in many cases is replacing the existing owner with the new owner. Entrepreneurs wear many hats, so to speak, and they perform many functions. As the owner of the business, they are an investor, and as

People are like cats. If you don't understand what I'm talking about it's because you've probably never owned a cat. If you are, or were, a cat owner, you know that cats are creatures of habit. Their life is one of structure, and they like for everything to be predictable. They live on a regimented schedule and they like routines. For example, if breakfast is usually at 7:00 AM and you want to sleep in on a Saturday, forget about it! If you move a chair from one corner

I started my career in the commercial real estate industry back in 1986, and I spent the better part of two decades in the brokerage and corporate advisory end of the business.

2025 Annual Report

I just finished reading the latest version of the CIC Small Business Economic Summary report (a copy is on the CIC website, if you’re interested in reading it). Because the report is entirely created by gen-AI, I always read every word of it before I release it to the public. 'Trust but verify', as they say. This is good advice for anyone using AI. ChatGPT is my gen-AI program of choice. I have found its accuracy has improved greatly, but I still check it.

Xmark Labs, based in Barrington, Rhode Island, is a research and development company focused on creating innovative technology solutions. With a commitment to advancing new ideas and pushing technological boundaries, the company operates in a highly competitive and rapidly evolving space. Early-stage and innovation-driven businesses often require smaller, targeted funding to support development and operations. Access to flexible capital can be a critical factor in enabling co