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“Makes Me Sick to My Stomach”: Dave Portnoy “Disgusted” by Ryan Day and Ohio State Losing to “Soft as Marshmallow” Lincoln Riley
Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes had a disappointing outing on Saturday. They suffered a humiliating 30-18 road loss to the USC Trojans, ending their five-game winning streak.
Will Josh Shapiro’s Data Center Past Haunt his Political Future?
As Pennsylvania’s popular governor gears up for a potential presidential run, his reversal on the issue draws scrutiny.
African Scientists Expand Research into Neglected Women’s Health Issues
More than 200 million African women live with conditions such as heavy menstrual bleeding, fibroids and endometriosis. Researchers say better funding and support are needed to turn local ideas into practical health solutions By Lenah Bosibori Across Africa, millions of women live with severe menstrual pain, fibroids, endometriosis and pelvic floor disorders without timely diagnosis […]
Pols & Politics: MA Senate advances bill for permanent Daylight Savings Time
The Massachusetts Senate advances a bill to establish permanent Daylight Savings Time, another potato chip manufacturer is leaving the Bay State, and government watchdog groups endorse ‘Yes on 5.’
'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
Saying the president was "grasping at straws," a federal judge on Saturday threw out Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Solar System Was Choosing Fire Over Ice Right From The Beginning, Study Shows
A cosmic clash of elements.
Champions League, Feyenoord vs. Inter: Pre-Match Schedule
On Tuesday 3 November at 21:00 CET, Inter will face Feyenoord in Rotterdam on Matchday 4 of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase.Below is the schedule of press conferences and training sessi...
Jeff Ekhator hands Luciano Spalletti a huge fitness boost
Jeff Ekhator has returned to full training, providing Luciano Spalletti with a timely fitness boost as Juventus prepare for a crucial match against Napoli. The striker’s recovery comes at an importa...
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“One of the Worst Turnovers I’ve Ever Seen”: Analyst Left in Disbelief as Florida QB Aaron Philo Makes Massive Mistake vs Georgia
The Florida Gators suffered a major setback on Saturday, losing to the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs 27-8.
Scientists confirm century-old reports of glowing sea spiders in waters off Australia
"I believe I was a little bit crazy, but I like that."
Autumn Gray leads marketing and communications at Albuquerque Journal
From the newsroom to marketing, Autumn Gray is building the Journal’s audience for the future.
Balancing Risk and Rate
Explore the shifting commercial insurance market in Nevada, from rising commercial auto rates and SB 317 workers' comp changes to cyber risk underwriting.
WE ARE YOUTH SINCE 1897: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JUVENTUS!
129 years of history.But when you live your life nurturing youth, in your heart and in your spirit, the passing of time is not a burden, but becomes a constant source of energy that is renewed every s...
Preview
The Women's First Team are back to Serie A action on Monday evening as they travel south to face Fiorentina.The Matchday 5 clash will take place at 20:30 CET on Monday, November 2.Let’s get up to sp...
Jennifer Geel: How Is Science Transforming the Future of Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment?
Jennifer Geel: How Is Science Transforming the Future of Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment? / cancer, Cologne Cathedral, Hodgkin lymphoma, Jennifer Geel, OncoDaily,
“We can do bourbon, tequila, vodka” – Former Lakers guard turned NBA connections into a spirits business
Kareem Rush on creating an alcohol product connected with basketball.
Do the 49ers play today? Schedule, time, channel for next San Francisco NFL game
When the 49ers return to action, they should feel good about their chances in the NFC.
WNBA championship: Gabby Williams leads Golden State Valkyries to first title in second season, beating Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7
Gabby Williams scored her teams final 11 points of the third quarter and dazzled through the fourth on the way to 30 points as the Golden State Valkyries captured the WNBA championship in just their second season.
Third-choice? Inside Alexander-Arnold's struggles in Madrid
Trent Alexander-Arnold is currently third-choice right-back at Real Madrid - where does his future lie?
Velocity/Impel | Virtual tour generated by Panotour
Take a 360 degree virtual tour of Pierce's customizable Velocity® & Impel fire truck chassis. Built specifically for each department's needs, these affordable yet fully-featured chassis deliver ideal configurations via standard and optional features.
This brilliant budget 3D printer is the one I'd buy if I were getting into the hobby
Elegoo’s Centauri Carbon 2 makes easy four-colour printing affordable – and it's on sale for early Black Friday.
Jacinda Ardern in Sydney Opera House talk advises politicians to ‘rebuild trust by building financial security’
Former New Zealand prime minister has moved to Australia and is lecturing at University of Sydney – and from stage of city’s famous landmark
Samples for two suspected Ebola cases in Nigeria turn out negative
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 1 () - Health authorities in Nigeria investigating two suspected Ebola cases in the country's northeast region confirmed that the samples tested negative after two rounds of testin...
The Best Pictures From The Inner Circle 36
Three explosive knockouts and two hard-fought decisions highlighted an action-packed night in Bangkok.
Democrats are used to heartbreak in Texas - will Talarico turn the tide?
The state's $500m Senate race may be the most closely watched in the US midterms, and is about far more than control of Congress.
Juventus vs Napoli – Predicted lineup and team news
Juventus welcome Napoli to the Allianz Stadium on Sunday in a Serie A meeting between two teams tied on 14 points after nine games.Juventus have had an uneven beginning to the season, earning 14 point...
‘Relationship business:’ RE/MAX celebrates 40 years in Dubuque area
As he tells it, Greg Adams became a real estate agent more than four decades ago largely due to a lack of other employment opportunities.
“If They Lose to Miami, Their Season is Over”: Former National Champ Makes Thoughts Clear on Notre Dame Ahead of Canes Matchup
Notre Dame cruised past Navy 35-13 on Saturday, with quarterback CJ Carr throwing for two touchdowns and running back Nolan James adding two more on the ground. However, for former national champion Cardale Jones, this win didn’t matter much.
Vikings Add Versatile Running Back for Lions Game
The Minnesota Vikings have turned to DeeJay Dallas for their Week 8 NFC North showdown against the Detroit Lions. The post Vikings Add Versatile Running Back for Lions Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Heidi Klum reveals Halloween costume as her iconic party marks 25 years
Heidi Klum underwent a bloody transformation to become a giant, gruesome severed hand for Halloween. Klum unveiled her costume Saturday as her iconic costume party marked 25 years in New York. Klum...
RiverPark Center’s Christmas pop-up bar returning Nov. 21 with festive beverages, foods, entertainment
The RiverPark Center’s annual Christmas pop-up bar is returning with a new theme inspired by traditional Christmas villages.
Misery Index: Ohio State fans have reason to panic after stunning loss at USC
SFHHA Newsline November 2026: South Florida Healthcare: Building for the Future - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
It is easy to spend our time talking about what is wrong with healthcare. There is no shortage of problems, and there is certainly no shortage of easy sound bites. […]
Inde Navarrette skewers Shane Gillis' sexist joke in 'SNL' monologue
"Obsession" horror star Inde Navarrette brought some fresh blood to an existing "Saturday Night Live" wound on Halloween, taking a pointed swipe at recent host Shane Gillis' controversial joke about
Sarah Talebagha, MD, Joins Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Vascular surgeon Sarah Talebagha, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, part of Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care. Before joining Baptist Health, Dr. Talebagha practiced with […]
Baptist Health Breaks Ground on New Home of Kenneth C. Griffin Neuroscience Institute - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Baptist Health recently broke ground on the new home of Baptist Health Kenneth C. Griffin Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care. During the ceremony, Baptist Health […]
Michael F. Walsh, MD, Joins Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute as Deputy Director and Chief of Prevention - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute is pleased to welcome Michael F. Walsh, M.D., a board-certified medical geneticist specializing in hereditary cancer predisposition. Dr. Walsh will serve as deputy director […]
Where to watch Steelers vs. Browns today: Channel, live stream, time, TV schedule for Week 8 NFL game
First place in the AFC North is on the line as Pittsburgh hosts Cleveland. Here's when and where to tune in.
LSUE Open House on Nov. 5 to highlight affordable pathways to local healthcare careers
Explore healthcare career opportunities at LSU Eunice's Nov. 5 Open House. Learn about nursing, respiratory care, surgical technology and other programs offered in Eunice and Lafayette.
Green Bay-area high school sports results for Saturday, Oct. 31
High school soccer and volleyball teams were in action in WIAA postseason.
Mariah Carey defrosts for this year’s ‘It’s time’ Christmas video
“All I Want For Christmas is You” singer Mariah Carey continued her tradition of kicking off the holiday season with a new video that features one of her ’90s deep cuts.
High school football: Saturday's scores
CIF Southern Section high school football scores for Saturday's games.
Report card: Nebraska football suffers heartbreak against Washington
Despite holding a 7-3 lead with under two minutes remaining, Nebraska football (5-3, 2-3) suffered another heartbreaking loss in October, falling to Washington (5-3, 2-3) 17-10 in Memorial Stadium on Saturday night.
Trump lets Katie Zacharia botch 'SNL' cold open, admires Tom Hanks' butt
"Saturday Night Live" returned just in time for a political fright night.
Trump lets Katie Zacharia botch 'SNL' cold open, admires Tom Hanks' butt
"Saturday Night Live" returned just in time for a political fright night.
Five takeaways from USC’s 30-18 upset of Ohio State
What did we learn from the Trojans knocking off the No. 2 team in the country Saturday night?
Memphis offense shines in 27-point win over Army
After three straight games of slow starts, Memphis got out to a great start against the Black Knights and used it to propel them toe a 49-22 win Saturday night.
CVG Airport's next big business may not involve flying
At Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, some of the more interesting traffic isn't in the sky. Autonomous machines scrub terminal floors. Robots can deliver concessions to passengers. An experimental baggage tractor has been designed to move luggage without a driver. CVG is trying to turn the airport itself into a laboratory and, potentially, some of what it learns into products that can be sold elsewhere.
High school flag football: Southern Section playoff scores
CIF Southern Section high school girls' flag football playoff scores for Saturday's games.
US study finds wildfire smoke's autism link strongest with exposure after 15 weeks of pregnancy
Visible smoke isn't required for exposure; smoke can travel long distances.
Sabres Reached A Rare Defensive Feat In Win Over Kings
The Sabres have needed to help their goaltenders often in 2026-27. They went above and beyond in their win over the Los Angeles Kings.On Saturday, the Sabres defeated the Kings 3-2 and blocked 30 shots in the process. What’s more impressive? Buffalo came into the game with only 11.9 blocked shots per game. That number […] The post Sabres Reached A Rare Defensive Feat In Win Over Kings appeared first on HEAVY.
Braves News: Dana Brown, Vidal Brujan back, more
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday
December return for Van Rensburg
BRISTOL Bears boss Pat Lam says England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg will return to match action in December to give him sufficient time to recover after suffering two serious head injuries in the space of three months. The 29-year-old, below, was stretchered off after being knocked unconscious trying to tackle Henry Pollock in the […] The post December return for Van Rensburg appeared first on The Rugby Paper .
The hard yards are in front of us, says Blake
nBy GARY FITZGERALD SEB Blake insists Gloucester’s strong start to the season has resulted in even tougher training sessions. The hooker reveals the Cherry and Whites’ coaching staff are ramping up the intensity before games to ensure the positivity and energy around the club continues to rise. And Blake claims there is a determined attitude […] The post The hard yards are in front of us, says Blake appeared first on The Rugby Paper .
Washington scores late, rallies past Nebraska
Demond Williams Jr.came off the bench in the fourth quarter and threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Chris Lawson with 1:30 remaining as Washington rallied to beat Nebraska 17-10 in a Big Ten Conference game Saturday night in Lincoln, Neb.
Seminoles Given Bag of Tricks by Clemson in Halloween Nightmare
Florida State lost its third consecutive game. Seminoles QB Ashton Daniels turned the ball over four times.
Heidi Klum reveals Halloween costume as her iconic party marks 25 years
Heidi Klum underwent a bloody transformation to become a giant, gruesome severed hand for Halloween.
6th annual Science Spooktacular brings free hands-on STEM fun to Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds
E3 Robotics Center offered free admission for the first time, featuring flight simulators, live animals, and robotics demonstrations.
Heidi Klum reveals Halloween costume as her iconic party marks 25 years
Heidi Klum underwent a bloody transformation to become a giant, gruesome severed hand for Halloween.
'Embarrassing in every way': How OU collapsed against South Carolina
The floodgates were open for OU in a 42-25 loss to South Carolina on Saturday.
“SNL ”recap: Host Inde Navarrette takes shot at Shane Gillis’ controversial monologue in Halloween episode
Tom Hanks returns as David S. Pumpkins!
‘SNL’ recap: ‘Obsession’ star Inde Navarrette hosts Halloween episode
‘Obsession’ star Inde Navarrette hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’ for the first time on Halloween, with musical guest Gracie Abrams. Read EW’s recap.
Science of a city: The maths, physics, ecology & psychology of urban life
Cities are usually discussed in the language of infrastructure, economics and politics. But I’ve often wondered whether we are looking at cities through too narrow a lens.
No. 7 UCLA turns Rose Bowl into House of Horrors in monstrous win over Nevada
Halloween is the one time of year when everyone’s worst nightmares are laid bare. For Nevada quarterback Luke Duncan, that nightmare took the form of the No. 7 UCLA Bruins’ defense, which terrorized the senior caller all afternoon — picking him off three times in a dominant 27-0 victory at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.
UFC Vegas 123 Post-Fight Press Conference
Following the UFC Vegas 123 fights, tune into the post-fight press conference.
Penguins/Canadiens Highlights: Montreal holds off Pittsburgh’s comeback effort
The Penguins fell 5-4 in regulation in Montreal on Saturday night. Sidney Crosby scored a late goal, his third point of the night, late in the third period to bring the Penguins within one goal but the team couldn’t find one more goal to tie the game and fell in regulation. Here are the highlights […]
Heidi Klum reveals her 2026 Halloween costume
The “Project Runway” star’s latest scary look is a doozy.
Austin Reaves' simple statement after awful performance on Friday
Austin Reaves didn't mince words after his second eight-turnover performance in a row.
Polish president discusses Constitutional Court row with politicians
Polish President Karol Nawrocki held consultations with political representatives on Saturday amid a dispute over the country's Constitutional Court that erupted following moves by the government to c...
8News’ Matt DiNardo serves up support for heart-healthy fundraiser at Tom Leonard’s in Richmond
Heart health was on the menu at Richmond’s Tom Leonard’s Saturday, where 8News chief meteorologist Matt DiNardo brought people together for a fundraiser supporting the American Heart As…
Austin Reaves Makes Lakers Promise After Terrible Game
Popular Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves had a tough performance against the Golden State Warriors and is taking full responsibility. The general counting stats of Reaves weren’t bad with 21 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds. However, the 8 turnovers are horrible for any NBA player who isn’t in their rookie season. Reaves took […] The post Austin Reaves Makes Lakers Promise After Terrible Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Sports media world absolutely baffled by Curt Cignetti’s timeout strategy
No. 4 Indiana escaped their matchup on Saturday against Minnesota with the win, but in true Halloween fashion, it came with quite a big scare. The game was tied 13–13 in the final minute of play with the Golden Gophers driving around midfield. After getting stopped on third down, Minnesota faced a decision to either…
The mystery surrounding death of Botticelli's muse solved by science after more than five centuries
Simonetta Vespucci, the legendary model of the 15th-century Florentine artist, did not die of tuberculosis, as historians had believed. By studying the painter's works, scientists have reached a new conclusion regarding the cause of her death at age 23.
Canadiens Highlights: Five Straight Wins For Exciting Habs
The Montreal Canadiens hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night, looking to extend their wining streak without captain Nick Suzuki […]
Indy’s first designated outdoor refreshment area debuts at Irvington Halloween Festival
INDIANAPOLIS — For the first time, people attending the Irvington Halloween Festival can buy a drink at a bar and enjoy it outdoors, thanks to Indianapolis’ first designated outdoor refreshment area. The city approved the DORA, which launched in October. The program gives festivalgoers another way to enjoy the event and creates more opportunities for […]
Southside business owners raise safety concerns after woman shot during Atlantic Boulevard gathering
A shooting that injured a woman early Saturday morning has renewed concerns among Southside business owners who say large late-night gatherings along Atlantic Boulevard have become a recurring problem.
"Star Wars" Killed The New "Mass Effect"?
Last week’s announcement that EA was shutting down game developer BioWare and scrapping the newest “Mass Effect” game upset much of the fanbase. Now, the apparent reason why has been revealed. Bloomberg reports that the decision to close BioWare was mainly due to EA pursuing the opportunity to make a new “Star Wars Battlefront” game. […]
High early voting turnout sets stage for competitive Texas midterm races
High early voting turnout in Texas is building toward a consequential Election Day as candidates make their final pitches statewide.
Breeders’ Cup 2026 Results & Payouts After Sovereignty Win
The Breeders Cup 2026 results are in after Saturday's race. The post Breeders’ Cup 2026 Results & Payouts After Sovereignty Win appeared first on HEAVY.
Gov. Green approves new tie-breaker rule for Hawaii elections
Governor Josh Green has approved a new rule outlining how the state will break ties in future elections.
Reus, Roberto star as LA Galaxy regain postseason foothold
By Alex RuizCARSON, Calif. – Legendary German star Marco Reus answered the call when his team needed it most on Saturday afternoon, leading the LA Galaxy to a much-needed 4-1 home win over Austin FC...
What We Learned in Heartbreaking Gophers Loss to Indiana
The Minnesota Gophers fell in a brutal OT heartbreaker Saturday in Indiana against the defending National Champs. Here's what we learned...
Science meets candy at Joplin’s Trick-or-STEAM Saturday
Kiddos in costumes got to enjoy an afternoon full of curious discoveries.
Top Kennedy Center official urged closure due to financial problems, not poor conditions, lawyers argue
Eighteen months after President Donald Trump stepped in to remake the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in his image, a top official worried about the Washington institution’s hemorrhaging finances urged for it to be shut down, according to court documents filed on behalf of the Ohio congresswoman seeking to stop the center from being shuttered.
Nikita Kucherov’s Agent Already Has Team Lined Up [Report]
Nikita Kucherov’s agent, Dan Milstein, confirmed that his client will continue playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning while his trade request situation is resolved. That said, one insider connected to the Edmonton Oilers believes that Milstein has already been working behind the scenes on a trade destination.Bob Stauffer, the Oilers’ color commentator and host of […] The post Nikita Kucherov’s Agent Already Has Team Lined Up [Report] appeared first on HEAVY.
IN THE HOUSE: Notable recruits at Arkansas-Missouri game
Arkansas hosted approximately 40 recruits on unofficial visits Saturday night for the Missouri game at Reynolds Razorback Stadium
Businesses in North Carolina say robocalls won’t stop
One business owner in Raleigh says he sometimes get 40-50 calls a day.
Canelo Alvarez has plenty of big boxing nights left — his performance against Christian M'billi proved it
Heading into Saturday night's main event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and live on DAZN PPV, questions swi...
Sunday Preview – The Khazalite Holds prepare to march out
See what’s available for pre-order next week, including a wealth of Warhammer Age of Sigmar miniatures.
Drinking tea may help protect your heart, but there’s a surprising catch
A massive study of nearly 486,000 adults found that regularly drinking tea was associated with an 11% lower risk of heart and blood vessel diseases. The lowest risk was linked to drinking roughly six to eight cups per day, with black tea showing more consistent benefits than green tea.
The Great Barrier Reef's most notorious coral killer may actually be helping it
Crown-of-thorns starfish are notorious for devouring coral reefs, but surprising new research reveals these spiny predators may actually help reefs thrive when their populations are kept in check. Scientists studying Australia's Great Barrier Reef discovered that nearly 75% of observed starfish feeding events left behind living coral tissue, rather than destroying entire colonies. By feeding on fast-growing, dominant corals, the starfish create opportunities for slower-growing species to survive, potentially increasing coral biodiversity.
Business Owners Have a Window. Most Aren't Ready to Use It. by Tully Ryan
I spend my working life on both sides of a business sale. As an M&A advisor based in Wilmington, I help lower middle market owners across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia sell what they've built. As the founder and CEO of IQExit, I work with the bankers, wealth advisors, CPAs and attorneys who sit beside those owners for years before a sale ever comes up. From both seats, I keep seeing the same thing. The market is ready for our owners. Too many of our owners aren't ready for the market. Start with our own backyard. Wilmington's metro area added more than 12,000 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, a 2.6% jump that ranked seventh in the country. It also posted the highest job growth rate of any metro in North Carolina. I see the same pattern in the growth markets I work in across the Southeast. New residents mean new customers and new workers. They also mean new buyers: people who moved here from corporate jobs and want to own something, private equity groups looking for add-ons in HVAC, electrical, landscaping and other trade services, and younger entrepreneurs who would rather buy a running business than start one from scratch. The ownership numbers are hard to ignore. About half of North Carolina's small businesses have an owner who is 55 or older, and roughly 85% of those owners have no succession plan, according to the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center. Nationally, more than half of Baby Boomer business owners have no documented transition plan. That isn't a crisis yet. It's a timing problem. A lot of businesses will change hands over the next decade, and the prepared ones will get the better buyers and the better terms. Buyers have money and they're using it. But an active market doesn't mean a fast one. The IBBA's latest Market Pulse survey found that Main Street deals took six to 10 months from engagement to close in the second quarter, and lower middle market deals took 11 to 12 months. That clock starts after the owner decides to sell. In my experience, the real preparation has to start years before. Two clocks, two playbooks When I sit down with an owner or their advisor, my first question isn't “What's it worth?” It's “When?” The answer puts the owner in one of two groups. If the owner wants out within 24 months, we're in execution mode. There's no time to rebuild the business. The work is cleaning up what a buyer will test: three years of financials that tie to the tax returns, an add-back schedule you can prove, customer and vendor contracts in writing, a lease that can be assigned, and a price the market will actually pay. The goal is certainty to close. If the exit is two to five years away, the owner has something worth more than time. They have choices. That window is where most value gets built, and most owners waste it by waiting. What kills deals In the lower middle market, deals rarely die over the headline price. They die in diligence, or they get retraded late in the process. I see the same causes again and again. The owner is the business. If every key customer relationship runs through the owner's cell phone, a buyer sees risk and a lender sees more of it. The books don't hold up. Buyers spot weak accounting fast. Statements that get revised mid-process, a revolving door in the bookkeeper's chair, revenue tracked on a side spreadsheet, and margins that slip while sales climb with no clear reason all make a buyer nervous. So does an owner who pushes back when asked for documents. And plenty of private owners run personal expenses through the company. Add-backs are normal. Add-backs you can't document turn into a lower offer. The real estate isn't sorted out. Many owners hold their building in a separate LLC. That's fine, but the lease terms or the property sale should be settled before a buyer shows up, not halfway through diligence. Revenue sits in too few hands. Picture a contractor with 40% of its work coming from one builder, or a service company running on handshake deals. Buyers will still look, but the terms shift toward more seller financing, an earnout, or less cash at closing. Owners and advisors: if your exit is three to five years out • Get a baseline now. Find out where the business really stands today: what a buyer would pay, who that buyer is likely to be, and which gaps would hurt you in diligence. You can't fix what you haven't measured, and the answer is often different from what the owner expects. • Make yourself less necessary. Spend the next few years building a manager or small team that can run daily operations and own customer relationships. Put handshake deals into written contracts. A business that runs without its owner is worth more and is far easier to finance. • Clean the books for three straight years. Buyers and lenders look back at least three years. Separate personal expenses, keep the financials tied to the tax returns, track every add-back as you go, and settle the real estate plan early. A word to CPAs CPAs often see a sale coming before anyone else, and you're usually the most trusted voice an owner has. Year-end meetings are the right time to start this conversation. Here's what I'd ask every CPA to do this season with business owner clients over 55: • Ask the timing question. “Do you see yourself owning this business in five years? If not, who takes it over?” Write down the answer and bring it up again at next year's meeting. • Run a proof of cash and review revenue recognition. Make sure the cash in the bank ties to the revenue on the books. Pay close attention to contractors with work in progress and to companies selling memberships or service plans. These issues are easy to fix with years of lead time and painful to fix a month before closing. • Pair the tax return with an exit readiness review. Invite clients to complete IQExit's Exit Readiness Intelligence (ERI) process as part of year-end planning. It gives you and the client a shared picture of readiness gaps and an indicative value range, and the results come back to you as the advisor. That turns a tax meeting into a planning relationship, and it puts you in position to bring in tax and M&A help early, when choices like purchase price allocation can still save the client real money. Changing the conversation For bankers, wealth advisors and attorneys, the hard part is raising the subject without seeming to nudge a client toward the door. I understand that. Nobody wants to tell a 60-year-old owner it's time to sell. So don't. Ask a different question: “If a buyer called tomorrow, what would they find?” That's a planning question, not a pitch, and it's useful whether the exit is two years out or 15. It's the question we built IQExit to help advisors answer. Whether you're in Wilmington, Raleigh, Charleston, Richmond or anywhere else, owners have a real opening right now. The buyers are out there and so is the capital. The owners who come out ahead will be the ones who start getting ready before they're ready to sell.
The Best Time to Fix Your Business Is When Things Are Going Well by Nathan Tayloe
There's a pattern I've noticed working with growing businesses over the years. Conversations about what needs to change rarely happen when things are going well. They tend to happen when growth slows, a competitor starts winning business, or something that used to work stops producing the same results. By then, the decisions are often harder, more expensive, and more urgent than they needed to be. It's understandable. When revenue is growing, customers are coming in, and employees are busy, there's little incentive to question what's working. Leaders have plenty to manage without creating new challenges for themselves. Running my own business has taught me that it's easy to get caught up in what's happening today and put off improvements you know will matter tomorrow. Those periods of success may actually be the best opportunity a business has to make meaningful improvements. When Success Makes Change Less Urgent Most businesses have things they know could be better. The challenge is finding a compelling reason to address them when everything appears to be working. Maybe the company has outgrown its original positioning. Perhaps internal processes haven't kept pace with growth, or the customer experience has become inconsistent as the organization has expanded. These issues don't necessarily prevent a business from growing. Strong demand can make them easier to overlook, especially when teams are focused on keeping up with the work already coming in. Over time, small inefficiencies become accepted ways of operating. Outdated processes remain in place because they've always worked well enough, and opportunities to improve get pushed aside in favor of more immediate demands. The business continues moving forward, but some of the things supporting that growth aren't getting stronger along with it. The Advantage of Acting Early When a business is performing well, leadership has something valuable: options. There's more flexibility to invest, experiment, develop people, and make thoughtful decisions without the pressure of an immediate problem that needs solving. Compare that with trying to make the same changes when revenue is declining, or the market has shifted. Investments become harder to justify, timelines get compressed, and decisions that could have been made strategically become urgent responses to circumstances. I've seen businesses postpone improvements for years because there was never a particularly good time to address them. Eventually, circumstances decide for them, often when they have fewer resources and less flexibility to respond. Growth Changes What a Business Needs This is especially relevant in a growing market like Wilmington, where new businesses, new residents, and continued investment are creating opportunities across the region. As organizations grow, the expectations placed on them change. Customers expect greater consistency, employees need clearer processes and opportunities, and leadership has to make decisions that support a larger, more complex business. What worked when a company was smaller may still work today, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will support where the organization wants to go next. Sometimes the most valuable improvements are the ones that prepare a business for demands it hasn't experienced yet. That might mean: Strengthening internal processes before they become bottlenecks Developing leaders before the organization depends on them Improving the customer experience before inconsistencies affect retention Revisiting positioning before the market outgrows the company's story None of these changes requires a crisis. They require recognizing that a growing business needs to keep evolving, even when current performance gives leadership little reason to worry. Use the Good Years Wisely Successful businesses don't need to constantly reinvent themselves. There's value in knowing what works and having the discipline to build on it. There's also value in occasionally asking whether the business is as strong as its current performance suggests. Are there problems we've learned to work around instead of solving? Are we still operating the way we did several years ago, even though the business has changed? What would we improve today if we weren't waiting for something to go wrong? Success creates the freedom to ask those questions and act on the answers. The businesses that make the most of that opportunity are often better prepared for whatever comes next. The strongest businesses don't need a crisis to recognize an opportunity to improve. They use the good years to prepare for the years ahead. — Learn more about how we help organizations strengthen their positioning, align their strategy, and prepare for what's next at tayloegray.com, or reach out directly at nathan@tayloegray.com.
Zendaya channels Halle Berry with risqué recreation for Halloween
Zendaya's Halloween look is turning heads.
Tulane Cross Country Programs Capture American Conference Titles
The Green Wave swept the team and individual championships at Lake Oaks Park on Saturday.
How big and powerful is SpaceX's Starship rocket?
At 407 feet, SpaceX's Starship is one-third taller than the Statue of Liberty and has roughly twice the liftoff thrust of NASA's Space Launch System.