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Brad Sugars’ Business Value Gap Connects Profitability With Sellability
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Brad Sugars’ Business Value Gap Connects Profitability With Sellability

Brad Sugars’ Business Value Gap concept connects profitability with sellability by identifying six operating gaps that affect a company's quality and potential value. This framework helps businesses move beyond current earnings towards predictability and transferability, improving both present operations and future salability.

Sponsored by Brad Sugars·September 25, 2026
Behind Scott Abbott: The Founder's Story, Values, and What's Next for Executive Coaching
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Behind Scott Abbott: The Founder's Story, Values, and What's Next for Executive Coaching

The story of Scott Abbott and how his company began is rooted in more than three decades of direct, in-the-trenches business experience. As a 4-time founder, CEO, bestselling author, and seasoned executive coach, Abbott …

Sponsored by Scott Abbott·September 22, 2026
Diverse small businesses thriving on a Philadelphia street, with a successful taqueria as a focal point, representing economic growth and community vitality.
Fresh on Main

Local programs boost new businesses, driving economic growth

Korea Taqueria, once a single food cart, now boasts three Philadelphia restaurant locations.

Kurt Schneider·August 6, 2026
Diverse mobile service businesses operating on a city street, offering convenience and personalized services to happy customers.
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Mobile Businesses Reshape Local Commerce With Premium Convenience

By 2026, local service businesses prioritizing convenience, personalization, and trust are projected for significant growth, signaling a profound shift away from traditional storefronts.

Maria Rodriguez·July 9, 2026
A new cafe's lights glow on a dark street, observed by shadowy figures of residents, symbolizing community hurdles for new businesses.
Fresh on Main

New businesses face hurdles in neighborhood economic growth

Just as VNLA CAFE announced plans to open at 100 S.

Dmytro Petrenko·July 4, 2026
Diverse group of women entrepreneurs collaborating in a modern co-working space, symbolizing the record pace of business launches.
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Women launching businesses at record pace, over 1,800 daily

Every day in the U.S., women launch an average of 1,817 new businesses. This relentless pace signals a profound shift in the nation's entrepreneurial landscape. These new ventures contribute to the 42

Evan Holloway·May 24, 2026