May 25, 2016

CEO Spotlight: Greg Johnson

This week we’ve decided to do something a little bit different by offering some insight into the team at Ascend Business Partners. Meet Greg Johnson, Principal […]
May 14, 2016

Formalizing a Board Can Reap Many Rewards

Business performance management. Does the term sound familiar? It should be a regular phrase in your vocabulary, but many business owners only recognise poor financial management […]
May 9, 2016

Step Three: Value Enhancement

Ascend Business Partners’ systematic approach to successfully exiting your business is called the “7 Steps to REFIRE”. In this blog we share the third of the […]
May 5, 2016

Is An Advisory Board Right For Me?

When establishing a business, the last thing many consider is creating an advisory board. The daily operational tasks are consuming enough – and by the time […]
April 30, 2016

Creating a Sustainable Competitive Advantage For Your Business

Businesses which have a sustained competitive advantage generally sell for a super profit” – Martin Checketts, author and strategic lawyer When thinking about selling your business, […]
April 28, 2016

Managing Your Emotion When Leaving Your Business

Exiting your business is often one of the most stressful experiences of your life. As a business owner, you have spent years – sometimes decades – […]
April 14, 2016

Help! I’m Struggling with Family Succession Planning

According to the KPMG and Family Business Australia Family Business Survey 2015, family-owned businesses represent approximately two-thirds of the Australian business landscape. Many families hope to […]
April 10, 2016

Step Four: Business Purpose and Direction

Ascend Business Partners’ systematic approach to successfully exiting your business is called the “7 Steps to REFIRE”. In this blog we share the fourth of the […]
April 9, 2016

Developing a Personal Vision Statement for Success

Creating a personal vision statement provides the appropriate direction to guide your life’s choices. It answers the question – where do I picture myself? Though it […]