Through downturns and uncertain times, many business founders retreat into a bunker and batten down the hatches. Yet, defensive decisions can be damaging.

Business owners who are highly intelligent, deeply experienced, genuinely passionate about what they do, slowly, quietly handing over the one thing that actually matters: their thinking. Not their admin. Not their formatting. Their thinking.

Every entrepreneur eventually faces a moment that defines what they stand for. For Alan Wick, that moment came when he chose to destroy thousands of pounds worth of speakers rather than compromise on quality. This post explores what that decision taught him about values, integrity and the kind of business worth building.

Selling a business is one of the most significant events in an entrepreneur's life. It is not just a transaction but an emotional and strategic journey that requires careful preparation. Business coach Alan Wick draws on his own experience to share what the exit process really involves, and what founders need to think about long before they get to the negotiating table.

Pricing and charging sound the same. They're not. Business coach Alan Wick on the difference, and why getting it wrong costs you margin.

Selling a business is a rare event in most founders’ business journey. One that can be daunting, emotional, and fraught with risk.