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Embrace Empathy in Business Leadership
Empathy in leadership emerges as a transformative power that female leaders wield with distinctive grace and effectiveness. It's an...
Mar 28, 20243 min read


Empowering Women in Business: Spotlight on Two Entrepreneurs Seeking Financial Support
In the spirit of International Women's Day, iKadre would like to highlight two remarkable women entrepreneurs who need your financial...
Mar 7, 20242 min read


Exploring Diverse Exit Planning Strategies for Business Owners
For all business owners, understanding and choosing the right exit strategy is pivotal. Exit planning is not one-size-fits-all but varies...
Feb 28, 20243 min read


Understanding the Value Acceleration Methodology in Exit Planning
In the realm of exit planning for business owners, the Value Acceleration Methodology stands out as a pivotal framework. What is the...
Feb 15, 20243 min read


Introducing Exit Planning: A Guide to Strategic Business Exits
Exit planning, a crucial aspect of business strategy, is often overlooked by many business owners. It's essential to understand that exit...
Jan 23, 20243 min read


Navigating Financial Uncertainty: Strategies for Mixed Market Conditions
In today's dynamic economic landscape, companies face the dual challenge of managing higher interest rates and tighter credit conditions....
Dec 14, 20231 min read


How to Recognize and Handle Imposter Syndrome
That feeling like you’re a fraud, despite your accomplishments and abilities, and that fear your ruse will be discovered even though...
Aug 15, 20235 min read


You Merged a Business – Now What?
Mergers are significant events in the business world, often driven by a mix of motivations such as strategic growth, market expansion,...
Aug 1, 20234 min read


How to Give Yourself a Pay Raise by Buying a Business
Getting the pay raise you deserve can be frustrating when your boss just won’t budge. Instead of feeling helpless, however, that may be...
Jul 31, 20235 min read


How Empathy and High EQ Serve You in Business Transitions
Whether it's a merger, acquisition, leadership change, or technological advancement, there's a good chance you've experienced business...
Jun 29, 20236 min read


What Needs to be Done to Position Yourself for Expansion
Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Expansion can be a great way to increase your profits and build brand awareness....
Jun 19, 20236 min read


What Happened to Common Sense in Business?
Common sense is often touted as an important part of successfully running a business or leading a team in a company. Business leaders see...
Jun 15, 20234 min read


How to Successfully Position Your Business for Post-Acquisition Integration
The acquisition process for your business doesn’t end when the check is signed. Instead, that’s when the hard work of integrating the two...
Jun 1, 20235 min read


Women Entrepreneurs: Positioning Your Business for Acquisition
Much like launching a successful business, positioning your company for acquisition —maybe you’re retiring, or maybe you’re ready to move...
May 15, 20235 min read


Life and Work Transitions Can Happen in an Instant
As a woman business owner specializing in helping women business owners and executives through transitions in their work lives, I’ve seen...
Apr 20, 20234 min read


Finding Fulfilment in Passion Projects as a Woman Entrepreneur
Growing, evolving, and finding yourself is a normal parts of who we are. Sometimes that process leads to reinventing yourself, which can...
Apr 17, 20234 min read


Consolidation Through Acquisition in Health Tech: What You Need to Know
The health tech industry has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, with innovative technologies and digital solutions...
Apr 6, 20235 min read


Maintaining Equity When You Exit Your Business: Why it Matters for Women
Equity is a key element in DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) and a core tenet for many women-owned businesses. Maintaining — or even...
Apr 3, 20234 min read


Successful Business Succession Planning for Women Entrepreneurs
As a woman entrepreneur, it doesn’t matter if you’re retiring or taking a year-long sabbatical, finding the right successor for your...
Mar 15, 20235 min read


Four Common Challenges Women Entrepreneurs Face as They Age
Starting your own business isn’t easy for anyone, and it comes with extra challenges for women. It’s even more difficult when you don’t...
Mar 8, 20234 min read
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