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Google dismantles botnet secretly running on 1.3 million Android TV boxes
Google has cut ties with the company behind the botnet campaign.
UPS logo fails to deliver on copyright protection
United Parcel Service may deliver millions of packages bearing its familiar brown-and-gold shield, but the company’s iconic logo doesn’t have enough originality to qualify for federal copyright…
Your Website May Be Sharing Health Data Even If You’re Not a Healthcare Company: 7 Steps to Take After Landmark Appeals Court Ruling
In what appears to be the first federal appellate decision addressing pixel tracking on a health-related website, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals just revived a class action accusing an eyewear retailer of sharing its website visitors’ health information with a social media company. In its October 23 Rand v Eyesmart decision, the 5th Circuit held that everyday shopping and scheduling activity on a healthcare-adjacent website can possibly count as protected health information, even when customers never typed in a diagnosis or symptom. For businesses like optical chains, pharmacies, dental practices, wellness providers, and telehealth platforms, the decision means higher litigation risk tied to particular data flows and identification practices, rather than a categorical prohibition on website analytics or advertising tools. Here’s what happened, what the court decided, and seven steps to consider now.
Pennymac Made $29M. Its Origination Business Lost Money.
Pennymac is cutting jobs and accelerating automation after its mortgage production business swung to a third-quarter loss, even as servicing income kept the company profitable.The lender reported $29 million in net income for the quarter, but its production segment posted a $7 million pretax loss, reversing a $38 million profit in the second quarter and a $123 million profit a year earlier.
Successful quarter at Expeditors boosted by hyperscaler business
All the key numbers at Expeditors International pointed upward in the third quarter at the logistics and freight forwarding company. Revenue year-on-year
Control Resonant helped Remedy triple its quarterly revenue
The third quarter of 2026 was extremely successful for Remedy Entertainment financially. As the company reported in the financial report, this was made possible by the excellent launch of Control Resonant.
WWE® & The Walt Disney Company Expand Partnership with Two-Day Takeover of ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Featuring the John Cena Classic & Marvel Studios’ ‘Avengers: Doomsday’-Themed Worlds Collide®
WWE and Disney bring The John Cena Classic and 'Avengers: Doomsday'-themed Worlds Collide to ESPN Wide World of Sports Dec. 14-15. Tickets on sale Nov. 13.
Saudi Re’s profits, written premiums leap more than 50%
Saudi Reinsurance Company SJSC’s net profit after zakat surged 63% year on year to 194 million Saudi Arabian riyal ($52 million) for the first three quarters of 2026, driven by growth across its…
Sotera Health Company’s (NASDAQ:SHC) Q3 2026 sales top estimates, stock jumps 12.9%
Healthcare services company Sotera Health (NASDAQ:SHC) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 2026, with revenue rising 4.4% year on year to $324.9 million. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $1.24 billion, close to analysts’ consensus estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.29 per share was 8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Thomson Reuters updated its full-year forecast to exclude print business as revenue climbed 10%
The company's updated 2026 outlook excludes Global Print; adjusted earnings rose to 81 cents a share from 71 cents
Guardant Health Wins 2026 Prix Galien USA Award for Best Medical Technology for Shield Blood Test
PALO ALTO, Calif., November 03, 2026--Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, announced it received the 2026 Prix Galien USA Award for Best Medical Technology for Shield™, the leading blood test for colorectal cancer (CRC) detection and first to receive FDA approval for primary CRC screening, for its achievements in expanding patient choice and increasing screening participation for CRC.
Itch.io Deletes 'Terabytes' Of AI Slop In Attempt To Counter Surge In Game Uploads
AI disclosure policies are also part of company’s attempt to counter growing spam games
Korea Environment Corporation chief referred to prosecutors in bribery case
Police referred Lim Sang-jun and a recycling company CEO for prosecution over alleged entertainment exceeding legal limits.
Palantir's CEO on Q3 results and boom in company's commercial business
Morgan Brennan discusses Palantir's Q3 results, what's moving the stock lower, and comments from her conversation with CEO Alex Karp.
MitoRx Therapeutics Appoints Neil Anderson as Chief Business Officer
Neil joins from Novo Nordisk and brings more than 20 years of experience in business development and strategic transactionsAppointment strengthens MitoRx’s business development capabilities as the Company advances MTRX31 towards the clinic for metabolically unhealthy obesity Harwell Oxford, UK – 3 November 2026: MitoRx Therapeutics (“MitoRx”), a biotech company targeting the restoration of healthy mitochondrial metabolism in high-risk obesity, today announces the appointment of Neil Anderson, Ph
Protalix BioTherapeutics to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Business Update on November 10, 2026
Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: PLX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, production, and commercialization of innovative therapeutics for rare diseases with significant unmet needs, today announced that it will release its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 and provide a business update on November 10, 2026.
Vext Science Q3 revenue rises 18% year-over-year
OverviewOutlookResult DriversCompany press release:Key DetailsAnalyst CoverageReuters Recommended ReadsFor questions concerning the data in this report, contact Estimates.Support@lseg.com. For any other questions or feedback, contact reuters.support@thomsonreuters.com.(This story was created using…
Sony Removes PSVR 2 From PlayStation's Web Store as Stock Dries Up at Online Retailers
Sony appears to be winding down PSVR 2 sales, as the company has removed its PS5-compatible VR headset from the PlayStation web store. The News PSVR 2 stock is drying up, as the headset has recently gone missing from both Sony and online retailers across the web. At the time of this writing, Sony no […]
Live Sports Coming to Algorithm-Driven Feeds on Discovery Platforms
Over the last 90 days, TikTok has quietly started including full sports broadcasts within users’ feeds. It’s believed the strong performance will prompt the company to add more live sports and that other discovery platforms could quickly follow suit, potentially creating several new distributional channels for rights owners.
🚨 BREAKING: Nuno Espirito Santo 'sacked' by West Ham
West Ham have reportedly parted company with head coach Nuno Espírito Santo, following their disappointing start to the season.The Portuguese coach has come under increasing pressure following a poor...
Remedy Q3 revenue triples to €39.6m following launch of Control Resonant
CEO says Resonant's successful launch "marks a defining milestone for the company"
Saudi state oil company reports jump in profits despite attacks; Australian central bank lifts rates
Iran war reduces Aramco’s output but this has been offset by higher oil prices
Binance co-CEO says company is in very strong financial health after $6.3 billion heist
By Summer Zhen, Selena Li and Yantoultra Ngui HONG KONG, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Binance co-CEO Richard Teng said on Tuesday the exchange is in "very strong financial health" and that a "post-mortem" of last week's $6.3 billion cyber heist will be released ...
Binance co-CEO says company is in very strong financial health after $6.3 billion heist
HONG KONG, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Binance co-CEO Richard Teng said on Tuesday the company is in very strong financial health and a "post mortem" of its $6.3 billion cyber heist will be released in due course. Teng told a Hong Kong Fintech Week event B...
Walt Disney layoffs: Thousands of job cuts likely; company asks managers to target 20% savings
Cost reduction: Walt Disney is considering cutting thousands of jobs and has directed managers to target 20% annual savings to reinvest in films and theme parks.
Samsung monthly updates: November 2026 security patch gets detailed
Now that Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 9.0 update to almost all eligible Galaxy phones and tablets, it is time for the company to release this month'
This political season, when you scroll down social media, how often is a bot writing the comments?
The company says that during periods including debate week, as many as 1 in 4 replies on X came from accounts it classified as inauthentic.
AMC Entertainment earnings: what to look for from AMC
Theater company AMC Entertainment NYSE:AMC will be reporting earnings this Wednesday after the bell. Here’s what you need to know.AMC Entertainment beat analysts’ revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of $1.60 billion, up 14.2% year on year. It was an incredible quarter for the comp…
AMC Entertainment earnings: what to look for from AMC
AMC Entertainment earnings: what to look for from AMC
Dodge Confirms NASCAR Cup Return in 2027 with Kaulig Racing
Dodge will return to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027 with Kaulig Racing, parent company Stellantis confirmed Monday in Las Vegas.
Packers add ex-Raiders QB to practice squad
The Green Bay Packers pulled off one roster move Monday. But they’re not moving running back Josh Jacobs despite his name being linked to trade rumors. Instead, coach Matt LaFleur and company are bringing in former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller The past NFL Draft pick for the Raiders is heading to Lambeau Field , per ESPN NFL insider […] The post Packers add ex-Raiders QB to practice squad appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Apple CEO Ternus Says iPhone Duo Shortages Have No End Date in Sight
Apple is unable to meet demand for the iPhone Duo and there's no timeline for when the company will catch up, CEO John Ternus told Reuters following today's earnings report. Duo is constrained as of today. The ramp is going well, and we're working hard to get it to as many customers as quickly as possible, but at this point, we're not able to predict when supply and demand will be in balance.
Apple Stock Drops Despite Fiscal Q4 Earnings Beat
Apple late Monday beat Wall Street's targets for its fiscal fourth quarter. But Apple stock fell in extended trading.
Roku Q3 Profit, Revenue Soar on Higher Media & Entertainment Ad Spending, Subscription Growth
Shares of the company, which is awaiting acquisition by Fox, were trading flat after reporting its better-than-expected results
Roku Q3 Profit, Revenue Soars on Higher Media & Entertainment Ad Spending, Subscription Growth
Shares of the company, which is awaiting acquisition by Fox, slipped after reporting its better-than-expected results
How one COA puppetry class became a family business
WABI TV5 profiles Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers, the Bar Harbor company Erik Torbeck ’95 runs with his siblings, Brian Torbeck and Robin Erlandsen.
Martha Stewart's ventures, from Entertaining to Martha Stewart Living Radio
These 10 Martha Stewart business ventures, from a Connecticut catering company to a Macy's home line, trace how she turned entertaining know-how into a media and retail brand
The Secret Ingredient Helping Milwaukee Businesses Succeed
Behind every successful Milwaukee business is someone who took a chance. An entrepreneur who turned an idea into a company, a family preparing to expand
Jessica Alba Battled 'Impostor Syndrome' While Building The Honest Co.
Jessica Alba explained how she built The Honest Company into an early star-led business venture in a conversation with U.S. Bank's Courtney Kelso.
Jessica Alba Battled ‘Major Impostor Syndrome’ as She Built The Honest Company Into an Early Star-Led Business Success Story
Jessica Alba was nine months pregnant, stressed out of her mind and battling a bad allergic reaction to laundry detergent when she decided to launch her first business. Alba spoke about her experience...
Anthropic IPO filing shows $1.7B in Q3 personnel costs
Anthropic's expenses on personnel topped $322,000 per worker last quarter, an amendment to its S-1 filing shows. The company's IPO is expected soon.
Troy defense company lands Army contract
A Troy-based defense systems and logistics company announced Monday it received a four-year contract with the U.S. Army worth up to $49.9 million.
Vera Health Secures $28.5 Million to Expand AI-Powered App for Clinicians
Vera Health raised $28.5 million in a Series A funding round to expand its artificial intelligence-powered clinical app, the company said in a Tuesday
UAE Royal and Government Delegation Visits The Pinkfong Company to Explore Innovation in Kids & Family Entertainment
– The Pinkfong Company, the global entertainment company behind Baby Shark, welcomed a high-level United Arab Emirates (UAE) royal and
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.
From 'Dune' to 'Avengers: Doomsday,' see collectibles coming to theaters
Popcorn at the movies continues to have a pop culture moment. Studios are outdoing themselves with ever-extravagant popcorn buckets to accompany upcoming blockbuster films.
Utopai Studios Names Former Disney AI Leader Hans Ku as Chief Product Officer
Utopai Studios, the AI-focused entertainment studio, has hired former Disney AI leader Hans Ku as its chief product officer, tapping a Hollywood studio veteran as the company tries to grow its content...
Great Alaskan Holidays Appoints HR Manager
Great Alaskan Holidays hired experienced HR professional Terri Jerue as the RV rental, sales, and service company’s Human Resources Manager.
OSR Health Board Authorizes Management to Engage with Potential Acquirer of OSRK for Reverse Takeover
Potential reverse takeover is a key pillar of plan to return portfolio to a national exchange; OSR Health also pursuing OTCQB uplistingBELLEVUE, WA / ACCESS Newswire / November 2, 2026 / (OTC PINK:OSRH) ("OSR Health" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized management to pursue a sale of the Company's controlling interest in OSR Holdings Co. ("OSRK") to an undisclosed Nasdaq-listed counterparty ("Acquirer") for a potential reverse takeover.
Wawanesa rolls out WSI after buying Everest’s Canada business
Canadian firm The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company has launched WSI, A Wawanesa Company, after acquiring Everest Insurance Company of Canada from Bermuda-based Everest Group Ltd., Beinsure reported.
Hanwha to offer premium discounts to shipowners with strong cybersecurity
South Korea’s Hanwha General Insurance Company Ltd. has partnered with Busan-based Cytur Inc. to develop an integrated system that rewards shipowners with preferential insurance terms for…
Selling Your Company: When Every Stroke Counts
JEROME FOGEL Partner, Corporate Practice Group; Chair, Sports and Entertainment Group Fogel & Potamianos LLP For owners of successful middle-market
Exclusive: Dana Maiman is leaving Omnicom Health. Tom Schwenger will succeed her
Maiman oversaw the group following the holding company’s acquisition of IPG.
Omnicom Appoints Tom Schwenger as CEO of Omnicom Health Marketing
Omnicom (NYSE: OMC), the world's leading marketing and sales company, today announced the appointment of Tom Schwenger as Chief Executive Officer of Omnicom Health's marketing business, effective immediately. The unit previously reported into long-standing industry veteran, Dana Maiman, who will be leaving the company.
Inside Apple’s Slog to Create Its First Robot
Apple’s new CEO John Ternus wants the company to get serious about robots, but judging by Apple’s plodding progress on the first one it hopes to sell—a device with a nine-inch screen that swivels around on an arm and resembles the Pixar lamp—he could face an uphill battle. Apple initially began ...
Cineverse Nominates Dr. Samrat Ganguly for Election to Board of Directors
/PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse Corp. (Nasdaq: CNVS) ("Cineverse" or the "Company"), an entertainment technology company and studio, announced the nomination for...
Athenahealth launches tool to bring patient health records into Anthropic's Claude
Electronic health record company athenahealth is opening up patient health records to outside AI assistants, starting with Anthropic’s Claude, through a new connection designed to give patients per | Athenahealth is opening up patient health records to outside AI assistants, starting with Anthropic’s Claude, through a new MCP connection designed to give patients personalized answers based on their clinical data.
CSO of Napo Pharmaceuticals, a Jaguar Health Family Company, and Clinical Investigators Evaluating Crofelemer Conduct Panel Discussion at Pediatric Gastroenterology Conference in Dubai (UAE)
Napo was one of the sponsors of this meeting.The 2nd Best of Elite Ped-GI meeting was dedicated to advancing clinical knowledge and best practices in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, with one of the plenary sessions being focused on parenteral nutrition in children with complex gastrointestinal disorders and intestinal failure (IF).
The AI economy is a small-business economy
For Goldman Sachs, the opportunity is helping small businesses move from experimenting with AI to integrating it into how they operate and grow
My mom invented a stroller blanket. Now we run the business.
Chana Campora's mom invented a stroller blanket after moving to NYC from Paris. Now they run the baby gear company 7 AM Enfant together.
Trust Stamp announces presentation on Company’s progress and 2027 Business Plan
ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trust Stamp (NASDAQ:IDAI), a global provider of AI-powered software
Forbes features manufacturing success story in Hagerstown
Just one year after acquiring a local Hagerstown business, Andrew Kurzrok is celebrating his success with the team that helped him achieve it. For over a decade, Andrew worked for a global manufacturing company and traveled...
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Soars to 52-Week High, Time to Cash Out?
SAIC (SAIC) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.
Encompass Health Corporation (EHC) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?
Encompass Health (EHC) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.
Intel "Larrabee" GPU System Surfaces with Working Drivers
Recovered drivers have reportedly restored 3D acceleration to an Intel "Larrabee" prototype, offering the community a rare chance to test the company's abandoned graphics project. Reddit user "pkellythompson" discovered the hardware in equipment purchased at a storage auction, along with two USB...
BrainsWay Announces Strategic Collaboration with Mindful Health Solutions
Latest Collaboration Comes Amid Progress in Other Strategic Initiatives, Including Follow-on Investment in Earlier Minority Stake Investment TargetBURLINGTON, Mass. and JERUSALEM, Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrainsWay Ltd. (NASDAQ & TASE: BWAY) (“BrainsWay” or the “Company”), a global leader in advanced noninvasive neurostimulation treatments for mental health disorders, announced a strategic collaboration with Mindful Health Solutions (“MHS”), an established provider of comprehensive beha
OncoC4 Appoints Dr. Dan Janiak as Chief Business Officer
OncoC4, Inc., a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel medicines for cancer and immunological diseases, today announced the appointment of Dr. Dan Janiak as Chief Business Officer.
The Pokémon Company Is Counting Down To A Mysterious Date On Social Media
But what's it for?
‘Harry Potter’ Agent The Blair Partnership Taps Merlin’s Will Obbard, Amazon’s Alex Flanagan for Senior Roles as It Eyes New Growth Phase (EXCLUSIVE)
“Harry Potter” agent The Blair Partnership has appointed Will Obbard and Alex Flanagan to senior roles as the company eyes a new phase of growth. “I’m delighted to welcome Alex and Will to The Blair P...
Ennis Acquires Telemark Diversified Graphics, Expands Thermal Paper Business
MIDLOTHIAN, Texas, November 02, 2026--Ennis, Inc. (the "Company"), (NYSE: EBF) today announced that it has acquired Telemark Diversified Graphics, a thermal paper products manufacturer located in Sturgis, Michigan. The acquisition expands Ennis’ thermal paper capabilities and broadens its product offerings for distributors serving financial institutions, retailers and other businesses.
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.
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.
Julia Posen announced as Managing Director of The Path Entertainment Group
The Path Entertainment Group have today announced that Julia Posen will be stepping into the role of Managing Director. The global live entertainment and experiential production company specialises in large-scale, IP-driven interactive experiences and theatrical productions.
Starz Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ:STRZ) Just Released Its Third-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think
It's been a good week for Starz Entertainment Corp. ( NASDAQ:STRZ ) shareholders, because the company has just released...
She quit her job. Then her new employer rescinded the offer.
Alexandra Plainte quit her job after signing an offer for a new role. A week and a half before starting, the company rescinded it.
PRG PROJECTS OPENS NEW LONDON STUDIO TO COLLABORATE WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT'S CREATIVE COMMUNITY
PRG Projects, part of global entertainment technology company PRG (Production Resource Group), today announced the opening of Project Studio, a new collaborative space in central London that expands the company's custom engineering and technology integration capabilities, bringing its technical expertise closer to the creative teams shaping the future of live entertainment.
PRG PROJECTS OPENS NEW LONDON STUDIO TO COLLABORATE WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT'S CREATIVE COMMUNITY
/PRNewswire/ -- PRG Projects, part of global entertainment technology company PRG (Production Resource Group), today announced the opening of Project Studio, a...
Nexroc postpones submission of bid for JYP Entertainment
Nexroc postponed its proposed bid for a 25–50% stake in JYP Entertainment to November 2. Neither company confirmed whether the bid was submitted, while questions remain over Nexroc’s financing.
Anthropic's IPO is also a landmark event for ants
The elephantine AI company Anthropic, which calls its employees Ants, will list on the stock market as ANT. Ant biologists have some guidance.
Serial entrepreneur Rosow takes the helm of a health tech company he didn’t start
Stamford-based ReferWell, which helps patients book specialist appointments, raised $7 million as new CEO Eric Rosow builds his leadership team.
Japanese online service company GMO apologizes for security breaches and promises compensation
Japanese online service company GMO Internet Group has apologized for security breaches from cyberattacks, and promised to prevent a recurrence and compensate victims.
Angeles Equity Taps New CEO for Subsidiary Firm
Custom Goods, a logistics provider based in Carson, on Tuesday got a new chief executive in Jacques Retief. The company has been a subsidiary of
Faraday Future Makes a Shift
Spinning off its robotics arm to an independent division, physical artificial intelligence company Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. has turned its
The Denver Broncos Are Inevitable
It’s simple: the Denver Broncos are inevitable. No matter how bleak the game gets, they pull through more often than not. This latest game was no different. Absorbing The Chiefs’ Best Punch Last week, the Kansas City Chiefs got thoroughly dominated by the Seattle Seahawks 20-3. It was reasonable to expect Patrick Mahomes and company […] The post The Denver Broncos Are Inevitable appeared first on Stadium Rant.
REG - Science Group PLC
RNS Number : 2733B Science Group PLC 02 November 2026 2 November 2026Science Group plc(the "Company" or "Science Group")Change to buyback reportingScience Group plc (AIM:SAG) announces that, with effect from 2 November 2026 and in line with changes to the AIM Rules, the Company will change the…
VITAS Healthcare reports strong Q3 growth despite cost concerns
Growth in admissions and patient revenue contributed to strong third quarter earnings for VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s largest provider of hospice and palliative care services. But rising labor and fuel costs and challenges with the acuity mix caused a drag on the company’s overall financial performance.
Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Q3 earnings report preview: what to look for
Slot machine and terminal operator Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) will be announcing earnings results this Tuesday after market close. Here’s what to look f...
Chris Pratt went from living in a van to Hollywood stardom after chance encounter changed everything
Chris Pratt recalls the moment Rae Dawn Chong walked into Bubba Gump Shrimp Company and offered him a role that launched his Hollywood career.
'Three's Company' star Joyce DeWitt recalls final hours with John Ritter
Joyce DeWitt believes she had "divine assistance" in spending time with her "Three's Company" costar John Ritter weeks before he unexpectedly died.
‘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...
Motorola is filling the gap OnePlus left behind, mostly
As we near the launch of Motorola’s return to the flagship space, it’s becoming clear that the company is ready...
BioNTech founders receive science award
The founders of German biotechnology company BioNTech, Özlem Türeci and Uğur Şahin, have been honored with a prestigious scientific award named after Turkish Nobel laureate Aziz Sancar.
How my 8-person company uses AI agents to avoid doubling our team
Founder Rachel Woods explains how her 8-person company uses AI agents to automate work and avoid 4 new hires. Here's her playbook.
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.
Once Upon a Farm to Host Business Update Conference Call on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET
BERKELEY, Calif., October 31, 2026--Once Upon a Farm, PBC (NYSE: OFRM) (the "Company"), a leading high-growth company driving systemic improvement in childhood nutrition, today announced that John Foraker, CEO and Co-Founder, will host a business update conference call and webcast on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the Company’s voluntary recall issued on October 30, 2026.
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35-year-old took on $20K in debt to launch a business from her dining room—now it brings in 8 figures a year
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