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How a high school science teacher stumbled upon the 1st known T. Rex trackway
A teacher has discovered the first known trackway of an adult T. Rex, which could shed new light on how the iconic dinos moved around the planet more than 66.5 million years ago.
Longtime Bellingham paint business consolidating stores and leaving downtown
Stockton’s Paints has operated in Bellingham for more than 90 years. The business also has a Mount Vernon location.
The State of Politics: 2026 Election Has Parallels with 1982
Both were World Series years with a similar roster of election contests.
Baptist Health Care President Mark Faulkner to retire in 2027
Baptist Health Care President and CEO Mark Faulkner announced this week that is retiring on June 30, 2027 after 14 years.
With advanced stroke treatment at Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital, Billings man looks forward to ‘enjoying life’ again
When Dave Siljestrom retired as an electrician from the City of Billings after 30 years, he was ready for a slower pace. Having a stroke at age 71, wasn’t part of the plan. It was early May when his symptoms came on suddenly while he was at home. “I was sitting up watching TV on the couch and something just came over me,” he said. �...
Menlo Park: Cook’s Seafood shutters after 98 years in business
Following nearly a century in business, Cook’s Seafood abruptly announced that it would be closing all of its locations effective Oct. 28.
Choices, Hope & Science: Years of research, new hope
Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at age 3, he grew up during a time when the outlook for many patients was far different than it is today.
Choices, Hope & Science: Years of research, new hope
For most of his life, Andrew Sabatino understood what it meant to live with a serious chronic disease.
My Chemical Romance breaks music record after band scores first No. 1 album 25 years into career
The band recently reissued its fan-favorite “The Black Parade” album, which hit No. 1 and broke an interesting chart record in the process.
Heather Bergan-Roller brings passion for science to NIU
After attending North Dakota State University to complete her bachelor’s and doctorate, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for her postdoctorate, she came to NIU to pursue her passion for teaching biology. Heather Bergan-Roller is an associate professor in the department of biological sciences, who has been at NIU since 2017. In her undergraduate years, Bergan-Roller...
Pennsylvania measles cases rise to 1,433, state health department says
Nov 2 (Reuters) - The number of measles cases in Pennsylvania reached 1,433 as of Monday, up seven cases from the previous update, as the state battles its worst outbreak of the disease in years.
Undiscovered Star Wars Secret Finally Found, Dev Who Hid It: 'It's Been A Long 3 And A Half Years'
If you enter in a familiar code in Jedi: Survivor you'll see something very strange
She Took Over a Failing Business in 1908 and Tripled Its Revenue in Four Years
Rose Knox transformed her struggling Gelatin company into a powerhouse through discipline, customer-focused marketing, and innovation.
NASA’s Swift Observatory to Re-Enter Atmosphere
NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere on Wednesday, Nov. 4, almost 22 years after launch. At launch, Swift was a
How My Chemical Romance's 'The Black Parade' hit No. 1 in the US, 20 years later
My Chemical Romance has hit No_ 1 on the Billboard 200 with “The Black Parade (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition).” | Newsradio 1140 WRVA
How My Chemical Romance's 'The Black Parade' hit No. 1 in the US, 20 years later
My Chemical Romance has hit No_ 1 on the Billboard 200 with “The Black Parade (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition).” | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM
How My Chemical Romance's 'The Black Parade' hit No. 1 in the US, 20 years later
My Chemical Romance has hit No_ 1 on the Billboard 200 with “The Black Parade (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition).”.
What history shows about language and behavior in U.S. politics
Vulgarities in public by some politicians no longer seems especially unusual or politically destructive compared to cycles years ago.
Buried for 2,600 years beneath Nile mud, a massive ancient Egyptian complex was just found
Satellite radar and underground electrical scans have revealed a 2,600-year-old structure at Buto, one of ancient Egypt's most sacred cities. The real surprise wasn't the walls — but what was underneath them.
Beloved actress, 77, says acting career is ‘coming to an end’
Jessica Lange, 77, says she feels her acting career may be nearing its end after more than 50 years in Hollywood.
New Samsung Galaxy S27+ certification confirms its charging prowess
Samsung's Plus models have been stuck at the same speed for years now. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S27+ showed up in China's 3C database with 45W charging...
Rome Restaurant to Close After 16 Years in Business November 30
A restaurant in Rome will close after more than a decade in business.
Bengals’ Joe Burrow first to accomplish feat since 1951
Joe Burrow makes NFL history with a feat not seen in 75 years.
AFT Expands National Soil Health Demonstration Trial Network with nearly $5 Million from USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is awarding American Farmland Trust (AFT) nearly $5 million over five years through its Conservation Innovation Grants On-Farm Trials program to help expand AFT’s national network into a coordinated Soil Health Management Systems (SHMS) Network. Working with 35 trial host farms across 14
Viktar Babaryka’s return and the limits of managerial politics
After more than five years in prison, Viktar Babaryka has returned to Belarusian public life asking what the country’s democratic forces have actually achieved since 2020. The question is legitimate, but it also raises a more difficult one: can political effectiveness be assessed according to the same logic by which we evaluate a successful business, organization or project?
Brittany Mahomes Jumps Into Chiefs Controversy After Costly Late Call
Brittany Mahomes has seen plenty of football over the years. She’s watched her husband, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, pull off some ridiculous plays, engineer incredible comebacks, and find ways to win games that looked all but lost. But Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos? That one left her absolutely fuming. And judging by…
Here's the Food Named the Healthiest in the World by Science, and You Can Grow It on Your Windowsill
Not kale, not blueberries: the peppery green that topped a CDC-published ranking, and how to grow it at home. Every few years, a new superfood takes over grocery aisles and social feeds. Kale had its moment, then blueberries, then avocado. But when a researcher ranked fruits and vegetables by how many nutrients they deliver per calorie,...
US scientists rediscover rare firefly species missing for 43 years
There are around 28 more from a total of 178 firefly species that remain lost, accounting for around 16 percent.
Keeping More of What You Built When Selling Your Business
Owners preparing to sell a business naturally focus on the price. After years of building something valuable, they want an offer that recognizes the work, risk,
Scientists Discover That a Giant Bird Thought Extinct for Thousands of Years Never Actually Disappeared
Ancient DNA analysis has challenged a 150-year-old belief about a giant bird thought to have disappeared after the last Ice Age. For more than 150 years, scientists believed that enormous crane bones found in European caves belonged to a giant bird species that disappeared after the last Ice Age. Now, ancient DNA has overturned that
Modern fitness enthusiasts turn toward advanced metabolic science to reach new heights
Men’s health optimization is evolving as fitness enthusiasts trade quick-fix trends for documented metabolic research and cellular physiological data. You have likely spent years tracking sets, logging miles, and testing diets that promised effortless gains but delivered mixed outcomes. Generic fitness rules often leave active men frustrated because standard gym routines fail to address individual […]
Where is the cast of ‘Arrested Development’ now? Inside the stars’ lives 23 years later
‘Arrested Development’ became a cult comedy classic and helped launch the careers of Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, and Will Arnett. Catch up with the cast on the 23rd anniversary of the premiere.
This Secret In Greenland's Soil Helped Scientists Win An Emmy
The sediment sample studied in this documentary was unearthed at a Cold War-era military camp in Greenland, with a secret from 400,000 years ago.
Familiar faces rejoin 'The Book of Mormon' on Broadway: Nikki M. James and Rory O’Malley
Nikki M. James and Rory O’Malley have returned to “The Book of Mormon” on Broadway for the first time since they left some 12 years ago. James describes the experience as surreal, comparing it...
Familiar faces rejoin 'The Book of Mormon' on Broadway: Nikki M. James and Rory O’Malley
Nikki M. James and Rory O’Malley have returned to “The Book of Mormon” on Broadway for the first time since they left some 12 years ago. James describes the experience
‘It’s going stronger and stronger all the time’: WXPN’s ‘World Cafe’ is celebrating 35 years on the air
Raina Douris has been host since 2019 of the music and interview show David Dye launched in 1991. It's now heard on over 300 stations and reaches over a million listeners each week.
Pritzker has spent $545 million on politics over past 10 years
Gov. JB Pritzker has spent $545M on political committees since 2016. Data shows the full scope of his political spending in Illinois.
Bones of an 'Extinct Giant Crane' Named 150 Years Ago Turn Out to Belong to a Different Species
A case of mistaken identity.
Shook Construction celebrates 100 years of building community
Over the decades, the construction company has delivered some of its most significant work across Northeast Ohio. Philanthropy also is central to the business.
BLDI delivers complete environmental solutions
With 35 years of experience and the support of Tribal ownership, Holland-based BLDI provides one point of contact from initial assessment through final resolution.
Hutto's is changing hands. What's next for popular Jackson garden center?
After 58 years of family ownership, Hutto's Garden Center has been sold to Southern Garden Centers, a new Jackson-based company.
Lincoln gets its revenge on Cumberland to win another championship
Lincoln erased a 6-2 loss to Cumberland when it mattered most, winning 1-0 to capture its third Division II field hockey title in four years.
Declan Rice says “togetherness, resilience ” helped Arsenal beat Liverpool
Declan Rice was once again central to Arsenal’s success as they beat Liverpool at Anfield for the first time in 14 years. The midfielder provided the assist for Kai Havertz’s goal, which proved to...
Georgia Helped Inspire the Medicaid Work Rules. Its Own Rules Could Soon End.
For years, Georgia was the only state to require some Medicaid enrollees to work to obtain and keep coverage. Those rules could expire just as the federal Medicaid work requirements they helped inspire roll out across most of the country.
Is Seagate Still The Business You Bought?
For questions about this article or underlying research, email help@trefis.com. If you own Seagate Technology (STX), you likely bought into a hard disk manufacturer whose profits expanded in strong years and contracted in weak ones.
‘Glee’ reboot: will it hit all the high notes?
More than 10 years after the show ended, the choir is getting back together. On Oct. 21, Disney+ and Hulu announced that a new “Glee” reboot is in the works,
Iowa governor candidates address political agendas in schools
Two Polk County advocacy groups have the same concern: political ideology in the classroom. Moms for Liberty and Annie’s Foundation stand on opposing sides of the debate over what should be allowed in schools and both organizations said they believe the situation has worsened over the years. Jennifer Turner, mom and chair for Polk County’s...
Pekin restaurant marks 35 years in business
Mike’s Cobbler Corner Family Restaurant in Pekin is celebrating 35 years in business.
Sundial sculpture illuminates Arlington's 150 years of history, growth
The city commissioned a UTA associate professor to create the sculpture, which will be unveiled in December near Levitt Pavilion.
Singing River Health System recognizes nurse with Clinical Courage Award
The Singing River Health System is recognizing one of their emergency department nurses. Jacob Paulk is the latest recipient of the Clinical Courage Award. With less than two years of experience, he has recognized concerning symptoms, trusted his judgment, and took action. His quick thinking helped uncover a life-threatening heart condition and saved a patient’s life. Categories: Local News Tags:...
Tennessee Tech Computer Science 40th Anniversary
Tennessee Tech marks 40 years of its Computer Science department with a celebration of alumni success and record-breaking enrollment growth in Cookeville.
The hero it was OK to meet
A chance encounter after Chris Isaak’s recent show in Park City, Utah, gave Deseret News entertainment reporter Lottie Johnson the chance to thank the singer for a kind interaction 21 years earlier
Vettel sends emotional message to new youngest F1 champion Antonelli
Four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel sent an emotional message to Kimi Antonelli after the Italian became the sports' youngest-ever champion at 20 years old on Sunday. The German, now retired, was the previous youngest F1 champion.
Wild Bill Belvin’s survival bet in the Florida bush
There was a time when the man you see in this photo, taken a mere 95 years ago, was only considered slightly imbalanced, like your uncle or a cousin or
I climbed the corporate ladder. Then I changed my mind.
I spent years chasing corporate success. After becoming a mom of three, I started my own business and redefined what success means to me.
Havertz says winning goal ‘belongs to’ Declan Rice for assist
Kai Havertz credited Declan Rice for his match-winning goal after the England midfielder’s assist helped Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 to seal their first Premier League win at Anfield in 14 years. Havertz turned home Rice’s low cross for the only goal in the 16th minute and Mikel Arteta’s side then defended resolutely to bounce back from their shock midweek League Cup defeat at Fleetwood and move three points clear at the top of the table.
Tony Hawk Kicked Out Of Park While Recreating Pro Skater 3
The legendary Birdman wanted to celebrate 25 years of the iconic third entry in his video game series, only to be escorted out by security
Three talking points from the Premier League
Arsenal moved top of the Premier League with a statement 1-0 win at Liverpool as Manchester United plunged further into crisis with a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea.AFP Sport looks at three talking points from the weekend's action: Arsenal show grit of champions There are few feats Mikel Arteta has not achieved since taking charge of Arsenal seven years ago but a Premier League win at Anfield had eluded him until Sunday.
‘A carefully crafted fake’: Dwayne Johnson appears to ‘like’ post criticizing Taylor Swift
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been one of Taylor Swift’s most famous supporters for years. That’s why some fans were caught off guard by his latest activity on Instagram. Johnson’s verified Instagram ...
Arsenal ride out Liverpool storm to top Premier League
Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League with their first win away to Liverpool in 14 years as Kai Havertz's early strike secured a 1-0 victory for the Gunners.That intervention counted for little as Arsenal rode out the closing stages to register another clean sheet and an eighth win in nine league games.
Kourtney Kardashian Looks Nearly Unrecognizable With Her Shortest and Lightest Hair in Years
She channeled Michelle Pfeiffer in ‘Scarface.’
Soaring health insurance costs are quietly preventing wages from rising higher, while workers also shoulder a larger share of premiums, economist says
If employer contributions had instead grown at 3%, which was the pace a few years ago, wage growth would be about 0.2-0.3 percentage points faster today.
‘Three’s Company’ Star John Ritter’s Widow Reveals the One Thing She Still Does Every Day 23 Years After His Death
More than 23 years after John Ritter’s tragic death in 2003 at the age of 54, his wife, Amy Yasbeck, still has a very special way of communicating with the Three’s Company star. Yasbeck recently opene...
A fully playable version of Portal prequel F-Stop leaked
Nearly 20 years after it was canceled, the camera-based Portal prequel F-Stop is no longer lost media.
Two New Orleans 'Lion King' Broadway stars missed home: 'Grateful to be back'
New Orleans natives Jennifer Theriot, 35, and Vernon Brooks III, 28, have spent years living out of a few suitcases and a trunk. Touring with Disney’s Broadway musical “The Lion
After 87 years, Larrimor’s is closing in Downtown Pittsburgh
Larrimor’s will close after 87 years in Downtown Pittsburgh, with a going-out-of-business sale beginning Nov. 4 at 9 a.m.
3 Years of VPN Protection for Your Business Costs Only $60
Encrypt your connection on five devices for three years.
DiCastro's Brick Oven in Rome to close
DiCastro's Brick Oven Restaurant will close its doors at the end of the month after 16 years of slinging pizzas along Erie Boulevard West in Rome, according to owners Jim and Lisa DiCastro.
The Linux 7.4 Merge Window Is Easily The Largest In Kernel History
After writing this morning with some stats about the size of the Linux 7.4 merge window and the kernel's source tree approaching 42 million lines, I was curious to run some numbers for putting the size of the merge window into perspective against the major kernel releases of the past 15 years
Scientists shrink Archimedes’ screw to the size of a single molecule
Scientists have built a groundbreaking molecular motor that spins in either direction using electricity, inspired by a machine invented more than 2,000 years ago. Even more remarkably, its rotation can boost electrical conductivity by up to 100 times, potentially transforming the future of molecular electronics.
The View from Room 200: Willie Brown and the politics of power
Term limits sent him home to a seat in City Hall — and 30 years later, power in San Francisco still runs through through his table.
How to follow along with CNN’s election coverage
Millions of voters will cast their ballots Tuesday in an election that will decide the balance of power in Congress and set the tone for President Donald Trump’s remaining two years in the White House.
Column: Fayetteville Business Owner Remembered for Carrying on Family Name
Stewart Bell, like his father and grandfather before him, owned and operated Bell’s Seed Store on Russell Street for more than 40 years.
Triangle restaurants close doors after years in business. Here’s what to know
Both spots served the Triangle for nearly a decade before owners cited shifting tastes and a tough industry climate as reasons to close
Can odors from our bodies signal Alzheimer’s, cancer and other diseases?
For years, scientists have explored how the molecules that waft from our breath or skin might be harnessed to sniff out a variety of ailments. Advancements are turning that potential into reality.
New statewide political director at business trade group; bank exec retiring after 45 years
Take a look at some of the recent promotions and new hires announced at south Louisiana businesses.
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...
‘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.
In 1984, Pat Bowlen paid $78 million for the Denver Broncos; 38 years later, his family sold the team for $4.65 billion
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...
2026 Year-End Tax Planning for Healthcare Professionals - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
A practical look at the decisions worth making before December 31 By Marc Egort, CPA After working with healthcare professionals and practice owners for many years, I have come to […]
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.
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.
Solenn and Erwan Heussaff mourn death of father Louis
Solenn and Erwan Heussaff pay tribute to their father, Louis Paul Heussaff, following his death on October 31 after living with dementia for several years.
Valkyries win WNBA championship 2 years into existence, beating Dream in Game 7
The Valkyries celebrated on their home court, making history in San Francisco.
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This ultrasimple bean soup has been on the menu at the U.S. Senate Dining Room and served to senators and their staff for more than 100 years. Even as politics have changed, this soup has remained...
Yacht brokerage expands into Vermilion
New business brings 25 years of experience
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.
Stacey Abrams has been quietly building political power in Mississippi. Scott Colom could be the payoff
After helping reshape Georgia’s electorate through years of Black voter organizing, Abrams has spent years building similar political infrastructure in
Report: Bend Studio’s Next Game Is a Third-Person Co-op Game; Reveal Set for 2027
It's been seven years since Bend Studio released Days Gone on April 26, 2019, and since then, the studio hasn't released anything new. While it seems that a sequel to…
A new political era in the Southern Philippines
A new local government has taken its seat in the southern Philippines, in a step that marks a milestone in the peace process for a conflict that has lasted some 80 years.
Cubs, White Sox Battle For Lefty Griffin As Price Soars
The Cubs and White Sox are both chasing lefty starter Foster Griffin. Yahoo Sports reports his value jumped to $67 million for three years.
Bitcoin's white paper turns 18, and small businesses are still paying for the bailouts it answered
Eighteen years after Satoshi published the Bitcoin white paper, business owners are still covering the cost of a system built on bailouts, and they can protect part of their surplus by keeping it in bitcoin, argues Onramp CEO Michael Tanguma.
Poland has earned international respect. Its politicians are squandering it [ANALYSIS]
Donald Tusk, Jarosław Kaczyński and Karol Nawrocki all have something to gain from the latest confrontation over a court that has been paralyzed by eleven years of political warfare
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
WASHINGTON — Barbara Weigand could not have prepared more for retirement. She stayed healthy and saved diligently for years. This year, though, a shoulder surgery and a bladder cancer diagnosis have really tested her finances. She recently withdrew $4,000 from her retirement account to cover medical expenses associated with her
NASA satellite to plunge back to Earth after 22 years in space
The Swift Observatory's mission is over after 22 years in orbit. NASA expects the satellite to re-enter Earth's atmosphere soon.
Upfront: Boom or Bust
My uncle John was probably the smartest guy in my family tree, a master’s degree chemist who worked for more than 30 years at Savannah River Plant near Augusta, Georgia. He was hush-hush about his work at the plant, which played a key role in the fabrication of nuclear weapons that underlie U.S. defense policy. […]
Scientists Discovered a 237-Million-Year-Old Sea Monster, and It’s Changing What We Know About Amphibians
This armored amphibian lived in the ocean 237 million years ago, challenging what scientists thought possible for its kind.