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Exciting new galleries leading a Los Angeles art renaissance
Over the past year, nearly 50 new commercial mid-sized galleries have opened across Los Angeles, significantly outpacing closures. We are not facing an art world apocalypse, it’s more like a necessary structural correction; increasingly, it looks like it might even be a renaissance.
My Journey to the Center of America’s Political Spam Text Hell
I’ve gotten nearly 2,000 campaign fundraising texts that were meant for someone else. I tried to find out why—and uncovered a labyrinth of politicians, data brokers, and shady tactics.
“Historic” November election finds Republicans trailing in early vote
More than seven million Texans have already voted. Democratic primary voters have the advantage over Republicans according to early vote data. Lone Star Politics speaks with Ross Hunt from Hunt Research about the all-important election day turnout which will decide all statewide races.
Lone Star Politics: Nov. 1, 2026
The Lone Star Politics team takes a look at early voting turnout. Plus, a look at some of the Texas races that are under the radar.
“Weakest Call I Have Ever Seen”: Patrick Mahomes’ Wife Brittany Slams Referees Over Questionable False Start Penalty on KC Chiefs
Despite the Denver Broncos’ impressive fourth-quarter turnaround, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes nearly took the game away. With four seconds remaining and Kansas City trailing 28-24, Mahomes connected with Rashee Rice in the end zone.
Phantom Blade Zero is Steam's biggest launch of the year so far, selling over 4 million copies in three days
All the hype leading up to the launch of Phantom Blade Zero clearly turned into sales, with very strong opening week numbers.
Experts warn of long-term health risks as Indonesia’s wildfire haze takes a growing toll
JAKARTA — Michael’s 20-month-old daughter began coughing and had shortness of breath in early October, as thick haze from wildfires blanketed Balikpapan, the capital of Indonesia’s East Kalimantan province. He and his wife took the toddler to a private hospital, where she was diagnosed with pneumonia. An X-ray showed an infiltrate in the upper part […]
Exclusive: Samsung improves Privacy Display for Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra
The Galaxy S26 Ultra introduced the groundbreaking Privacy Display feature earlier this year, and since then, several other brands have implemented a similar te
Scientists launch probe into sudden loss of bioluminescence in Vieques’ Mosquito Bay
By THE STAR STAFFScientists have launched a field investigation into the unexplained disappearance of bioluminescence in Mosquito Bay, Vieques, after the lagoon began showing signs of ecological change earlier this year, raising concerns about the health of one of Puerto Rico’s most renowned natural attractions.The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust provided the information.Researchers say that in September 2026, the lagoon experienced a sharp decline in populations of Pyrodinium
Real-World Weight Journeys: Exploring Health Experiences to Improve Care
(Feature Impact) A number on a scale tells only part of the story. Living well is also about having energy, feeling your best and enjoying a good quality of life. Yet each person’s path is different, and lifestyle changes, medicines and other approaches to managing weight can affect health in different ways. TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-top-asset', slot: 1, fold: "above"}); No two weight-management journeys look the same. Some people are taking their first steps toward healthier habits. Others are balancing health conditions, caring for family members, coping with stress or exploring new treatment options. Along the way, they may find support that helps them succeed or encounter obstacles that make progress more difficult.These stories provide valuable insights into what it takes to improve health in everyday life.That’s the idea behind the American Heart Association’s Healthy Living BEYOND Weight Study. By learning directly from adults across the country, researchers aim to better understand the challenges, motivations and factors that shape weight and health outcomes over time. The goal is to generate insights that can help improve support, inform care and empower more people to live healthier lives.What Factors Influence WeightNearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults are overweight and 2 in 5 are obese, according to the National Institutes of Health. Weight is shaped by many factors, including:Genetics and hormonesAccess to healthy food, safe places to exercise and healthcareChronic stress and mental healthMedications and metabolismCommunity conditions, as where you live can influence your ability to live a healthy lifeHow Joining a Study Can Make a Difference Led by the American Heart Association, the Healthy Living BEYOND Weight Study is open to U.S. adults with a BMI of 25 or higher, including those who have tried lifestyle changes, weight-management medicines or weight-loss surgery. By sharing information about their health and daily lives, participants can help researchers better understand how to improve care.Interest in newer weight-loss medicines, such as GLP-1s, has grown rapidly. While these treatments are helping many people, researchers are still learning about their long-term effects and how they fit into everyday life. People who currently use or previously used a GLP-1 may be eligible to participate and help generate insights that could improve care for others.Reasons to Join This StudyBy joining this study, participants can help researchers better understand the long-term impact of treatments, identify what helps people succeed and uncover the challenges they face along the way. The information they share can help fill important gaps in research, shape better and more compassionate care and guide future health recommendations.According to the Pew Research Center, 31% of U.S. adults report they’re online “almost constantly.” The study is conducted entirely online, making participation convenient and easy. It can be completed from home on a schedule that works best for each participant.Consider these reasons to participate:Your story matters. By participating, you may help build knowledge that can improve care, guide health recommendations and help people live healthier lives.It’s easy. The study is conducted entirely online, making it simple to join and stay involved at your own pace.It’s safe and respectful. All data is collected with your informed consent, protected by privacy safeguards and handled according to rigorous ethical and scientific standards.You won’t be alone. Millions of people are navigating weight and health challenges. By sharing your journey, you can help researchers better understand what works, what support is needed and how to shape better and more compassionate care for others.Learn more and consider signing up at Heart.org/GoBeyond.Photo courtesy of Shutterstock
'Dancing with the Stars' is moving 'Disney Night'. See schedule change
No, you're not dreaming. "Dancing with the Stars" is back for another week of star-studded competition, earlier than usual.
Megan Stalter Takes on Holiday Party Chaos in Marc Jacobs’ Winter 2026 Campaign
The "Hacks" star is joined by Ashtin Earle, Kai Schreiber, Andre Drummond and more for the label's snowed-in holiday story.
Dozens of Commonwealth leaders descend on Antigua during global political turbulence
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Leaders representing nearly a third of the world’s population are meeting on the tiny Caribbean island of Antigua this week to strengthen ties during a time of global political upheaval.
Dozens of Commonwealth leaders descend on Antigua during global political turbulence
Leaders representing nearly a third of the world’s population are meeting on the tiny Caribbean island of Antigua this week to strengthen ties during a time of global political upheaval | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM
Dozens of Commonwealth leaders descend on Antigua during global political turbulence
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Leaders representing nearly a third of the world’s population are meeting on the tiny Caribbean island of Antigua this week to strengthen ties during a time of global p…
US SECTORS CALL: Technology & Health Care
Momentum returned to the AI trade early last week. Anthropic’s IPO filing on Monday revealed a far more profitable business than investors had expected, and the AI trade rallied. SK Hynix added to it with blockbuster results overnight Tuesday. Then the trade unraveled. Alphabet’s earnings disappointed on Wednesday,
Three new iPad models are reportedly launching early next year, here's what's coming
After debuting the refreshed iPad mini with OLED this past week, Apple still has more in the pipeline for the...
Yakima Co. health officials confirm person infected with bird flu has died
YAKIMA CO., Wash. - The Yakima County Health District confirmed Sunday a person in the county has died due to complications of the bird flu.According to the YCHD, the person was hospitalized after becoming severely sick and was diagnosed with avian influenza. They said the person came into contact with infected cattle and that's how they got the illness.At this time, the YCHD is not releasing the identity of the person who died, their gender or their age. They confirmed the person did have underlying health conditions, but did not release what those were.This comes as a third confirmed human case of bird flu was reported Sunday. This person also became infected after being exposed to sick cattle at a Yakima County dairy. YCHD officials said this person is not experience severe illness and is not hospitalized.The YCHD is working with the person to identify and contact people who may have come into contact with those who are infected in an effort to monitor the illness.Officials with the YCHD said the risk of being infected with bird flu in the general public is low. Those who are at greater risk are those who have close or prolonged contact with infected animals or are in an environment that is contaminated with the virus. As of this writing, no documented case of human to human transmission has ever been recorded in the United States but it is not impossible. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED. News Suspected DUI crash in Walla Walla Co. kills Umatilla woman Erin Wencl News Man dead after early morning shooting in Yakima Erin Wencl News Pasco police asking for video of Saturday's fatal shooting near Don Rubio's Erin Wencl News Trick-or-treating wins popular vote at Yakama Nation trunk-or-treat Tyler Wargo News Justin Krumbah's family fights on after judge denies Kelly's request Dan Hanson, Apple Valley News Now News Toppenish gets nearly $1.5 million to improve traffic safety on State Route 22 Robert Desaulniers
Christian McCaffrey on health and wellness, 49ers' success early on
San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey discusses his health in his 10th NFL season at age 30 and his hopes for his Niners amid Super Bowl aspirations.
Is Earnings Beat Altering The Investment Case For Live Nation Entertainment (LYV)?
Live Nation Entertainment reported a strong Q2, with revenue rising 9.4% year on year and topping analyst forecasts, supported by nearly 49 million fans attending shows and higher Ticketmaster adjusted operating income. Management pointed to all time high deferred revenue linked to upcoming events, which indicates a sizable pipeline of already booked future attendance and ticketing activity. We will now assess how Live Nation Entertainment's strong Ticketmaster adjusted operating income in...
Beyond analysis: let’s teach business students to act
How to help postgraduate students interpret real-time data and system behaviour to detect early warning signals, identify emerging disruptions and guide decisions – rather than simply report after the fact
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
Investigation underway after man attacked outside of Charleston business, police say
An investigation is underway after a man was attacked outside of a business in Charleston early Sunday morning, police said.
USC student voters frustrated yet hopeful ahead of the midterm elections
Over 48.5 million early ballots already cast nationwide as of Friday afternoon
USC student voters frustrated yet hopeful ahead of the midterm elections
Over 48.5 million early ballots already cast nationwide as of Friday afternoon
Top performers from Memphis’ win over Army
Memphis improved to 7-2 on Saturday with a 49-22 win over Army. The Tigers got things rolling early, and took a double-digit lead into the locker room before cruising in the second half.
Here is how CNN’s Sightline real-time election insights tool works
The new election tool designed to surface insights from CNN’s Decision Desk, can translate results into an understandable, real-time read on what’s happening.
6 injured in shooting near Dickson Street entertainment district in Fayetteville, Ark., hours after homecoming football game
Police are searching for suspects after six people were hospitalized following an early Sunday morning shooting near Dickson Street, the bustling nightlife and entertainment district adjacent to the University of Arkansas campus.
Mavs' Kyrie Irving in 'Good Place' in Knee Recovery
Fresh off a 35-point explosion, the veteran guard reveals how he is overcoming mental hurdles and physical fatigue to find his rhythm and lead the Mavericks' early surge.
Jahan Dotson nearly reaches 100 yards in Week 8
Falcons WR Jahan Dotson's big catch helped his receiving total against TB in Week 8
Why Florida State fired coach Mike Norvell despite massive buyout
The Seminoles are making a change after nearly seven seasons.
Wear OS adding ‘system status bar’ to apps, Wear OS 7.1 coming
Earlier this week, Google revealed that a “later platform release of Wear OS” is adding a “system status bar.”
2 Barcelona, 1 Real Madrid: Updated Pichichi standings
Leading members of the attacking ranks at both Barcelona and Real Madrid continued to add to their respective tallies amid the early-season race for the Pichichi prize this weekend.Extending his advan...
49ers Get Rejected After Agreeing to WR Trade: Report
The San Francisco 49ers already made one blockbuster move earlier this week when they acquired three-time Pro Bowl interior defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts. In the middle of their bye week, 49ers general manager John Lynch has seemingly remained extremely active. San Francisco has been rumored to be in the market for […] The post 49ers Get Rejected After Agreeing to WR Trade: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
Google says Googlebook ‘detachables’ are coming soon
At the Android Dev Summit 2026 earlier this week, Google said that Googlebook detachables will be the next form factor.
Michigan’s Defensive Discipline Takes Center Stage Ahead of Rivalry Week
Stifling second-half statistics fuel momentum, but the Wolverines must eliminate penalties and establish early consistency to survive a grueling November slate starting with the Spartans under the lights.
Over 400 people detained in drug raid on Jalan Sultan Ismail entertainment centre
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — A total of 417 individuals were detained after an unlicensed entertainment centre, suspected to be a hub for drug activities, was raided by the police early...
Judge weighs expert science as 1985 Vernon County cold-case murder moves toward trial
Nov. 1, 2026 By Tim Hundt VIROQUA, Wis. — Nearly forty winters have passed since 24-year-old Terry Dolowy vanished into a freezing Wisconsin night, leaving behind an open mobile home door, her personal belongings, and a missing white poodle in Barre Mills. Five days later, her decapitated and burned remains were discovered in a rural […]
Knee injury for Yaya Diaby
Buccaneers LB Yaya Diaby leaves Week 8 game early and will not return
Colts' early-round draft pick makes first start v. Jaguars
Indianapolis Colts' rookie linebacker CJ Allen is making his first NFL start against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 8.
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.’
The earliest Saints’ Jordyn Tyson could return from hamstring injury
The New Orleans Saints are currently enjoying a bye week as they gear up for next week’s clash against the Cleveland Browns. The Saints sit at 2-5 on the season, having played every game so far without first round draft pick wide receiver Jordyn Tyson , who has been dealing with a prolonged hamstring issue. Now, the team has gotten the latest […] The post The earliest Saints’ Jordyn Tyson could return from hamstring injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Week 8 Early Games Open Thread
Welcome to Week 8 of the NFL regular season. The early game schedule today has several marquee matchups in the AFC that will make rooting interest hard to determine. Several AFC playoff contenders are facing off: Ravens-Bills and Browns-Steelers. Root for the team you think will be a bigger threat to the Denver Broncos later […]
Azealia Banks Explains If She's 'Afraid' of Living In Israel
After confirming her move to Israel earlier this month, the problematic artist said that her babysitter died in 9/11.
Nearly Every M5 MacBook Air Now $200 Off on Amazon
Amazon is taking $200 off nearly every model of the M5 MacBook Air this weekend, with matches of the best post-hike prices we've ever seen on the computer. Prices now start at $1,099.99 for the 512GB 13-inch model and $1,299.99 for the 512GB 15-inch model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
Mbappe strikes after China controversy as Real Madrid beat Santander
Kylian Mbappe moved on from a tumultuous week by scoring a penalty to help Real Madrid win 3-0 at Racing Santander on Sunday.Earlier Sevilla, sixth, suffered a 3-1 loss at Getafe, who moved into mid-table.
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.
13 Players Withdraw from WTA Hong Kong
The 2026 WTA Tour season has nearly come to an end, with only one week left before the WTA Finals. There are two 250s, with the one attracting the bigger names being Hong Kong. But, this being the end of the season, plenty of players are calling it quits, as there are a whopping 13 …
Cameron Boozer's Breakout Should Quiet Early Efficiency Concerns
Cameron Boozer scored 27 points efficiently against Sacramento, showing why early shooting concerns shouldn't overshadow his remarkable rookie start.
Three New iPads Rumored to Launch in First Half of 2027
After announcing a new iPad mini with an OLED display earlier this month, Apple plans to release new iPad Air, iPad Pro, and entry-level iPad models in the first half of 2027, according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the next iPad Air will also feature an OLED display, while he expects the next iPad Pro to be equipped with a vapor chamber system that dissipates heat for improved sustained performance.
BYU Opens as Underdog at Utah
In what should be a top 10 matchup, BYU is an early road underdog to Utah on Saturday. After opening as a 3-point underdog, BYU is now a 4.5-point underdog to the Utes as of this publishing. BYU is 7-1 on the season while Utah is 8-0 and is riding the longest winning streak in […]
Inside California Politics
(FOX40.COM) — This week on Inside California Politics, Los Angeles real estate developer Rick Caruso joins the show to discuss the L.A. mayoral race. Then host Nikki Laurenzo talks to two political analysts about several propositions and congressional races in the upcoming midterm election. Earlier this week, Caruso announced he would be voting to reelect […]
NFL Drops Hammer With Punishment Over New York Giants Game
In Week 7, the New York Giants won 27-21 over the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.For New York, it was likely their most impressive win of the season. After a disappointing loss against the New Orleans Saints, the team rallied behind quarterback J.J. McCarthy and nearly outgained the Texans by 200 total yards.The win increased […] The post NFL Drops Hammer With Punishment Over New York Giants Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Michael Douglas says Catherine Zeta-Jones didn’t have ‘veto power’ over memoir
Michael Douglas’ wife Catherine Zeta-Jones did not weigh in on the content in his ‘One Helluva Ride’ memoir, which was published earlier this month.
It's ACA open enrollment time. Here are the changes for health insurance shoppers
The ACA health insurance marketplaces — find yours at HealthCare.gov — open Nov. 1 for 2027 coverage. Getting an early start may be especially important this year.
Colorado’s economic and business environments shift
I’m not prone to exaggeration, so I thoughtfully state that I believe we are living through unusually transformational and precarious times. The pace of technological, geopolitical and economic change is unlike anything I’ve witnessed. My husband recently sent a photo to the family group chat of a gasoline fill-up at $109. Gasoline and diesel prices have surged, with diesel nearly $6.40 a […]
Charles County Health Officials Report Early Flu Season, Urge Shots Before Holidays
LA PLATA, Md. — With flu cases already showing up in Charles County and holiday gatherings approaching, health officials are encouraging residents to get vaccinated before the season picks up. Residents can get a flu shot during weekday walk-in hours at the Charles County Department of Health, with another opportunity coming Saturday, Nov. 7, at […]
Flu season came early to Erie County. Doctors saw cases in August
Erie County is seeing an early start to flu season with reported cases as early as August. Doctors urge getting vaccinated.
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
I retired early at 31, moved from US to Ecuador. Life is cheaper here.
Johnston Osagie, a former Amazon finance manager, retired early at 31. He moved to Ecuador with his family for a more fulfilling, affordable life.
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.
Training the Next Generation of Physicians: Why Quality Matters as Graduate Medical Education Expands - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
By Saima Chaudhry, MD Florida is projected to face a shortage of nearly 18,000 physicians by 2035, highlighting the need to expand the state’s physician workforce. As hospitals and healthcare […]
Why you shouldn't wait to shop for 2027 health plans
Open enrollment for 2027 brings new identity checks and fewer brokers. Experts urge consumers to shop early.
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.
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.
Curt Cignetti blew it. Indiana’s title defense somehow survived
Curt Cignetti’s clock-management blunder nearly cost Indiana a win over Minnesota and could have put the Hoosiers’ national title defense in peril.
Ellis Medicine, Hometown Health Centers host Schenectady Fall Family Boo Bash fundraiser
Families in Schenectady got an early start on fall festivities at the Fall Family Boo Bash, an event hosted by Ellis Medicine and Hometown Health Centers.The tw
Live: No. 1 Miami takes early lead against North Carolina
Head coach Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels are looking for the program’s first victory against a team ranked No. 1 by The Associated Press.
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.
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