Many businesses have no explicit strategy. Sometimes they lack accountability to their shareholders or simply don't know how to measure success in their business or industry. This lack of planning leaves Owner-Managers in the unfortunate position of having to accept an inferior value offer or having to postpone selling their company for several years while they implement the strategies and metrics that will increase its value to outside investors. The Bigelow Company regularly meets with Owner-Managers interested in receiving objective insight regarding strategic measures they should implement now in order to capture the maximum value of their businesses someday.