Women Presidents' Organization

The Principal Financial Group^® (The Principal^®) is honored to be a corporate partner of the Women Presidents' Organization since 2008. As a corporate partner, our goal is to provide resources and expertise to help entrepreneurs like you grow your business.

We know the real engines of the economy are the small- and medium-sized businesses that suit up and take on the world every day. At The Principal, we've dedicated ourselves to serving your unique needs. And, these days, you need a strong partner to make things feel more manageable. Through recession and recovery, challenge and opportunity, we're here to help you keep things on track.

What is your business worth?

The value of your business influences when, to whom, and for how much you can sell your business. It also potentially impacts your retirement and the ability for the business to continue in your absence, or in the event of a disability. If you don't know the value of your business, maybe it's time to find out with a business valuation.

Questions to consider:

• When was your business last valued?
• Do you know what you could sell your business for today?
• What if you became "partners" with your partner's spouse?
• What impact would your departure have on the value of your business?
• Does your business represent a substantial part of your planned retirement income?
• Are you aware it is possible that your business may be taxed at a higher value than it is sold for at death?

What is involved to complete a business valuation?

• Read about the complete process in Exit Planning: Resolving the Problem of Business Valuation (PDF: 175 KB)
• One piece of the process is a buy-sell review. Find out what is included in a Buy-Sell Review. (PDF: 713 KB)

Special offer for members

An informal business valuation, provided free of charge by the Principal Financial Group, will allow you to begin the planning necessary to allow YOU to leave your business on YOUR terms!

» Find out what your business is worth, contact your local Principal Financial Group representative.

Other resources for you and your business

• Planning for your retirement
  • Have you found a way to close the retirement income gap? Read the Executive Benefit Solutions: Retirement Income Gap. (PDF: 265 KB)
  • Where will your wealth go? Take these steps to transfer your wealth. (PDF: 162 KB)
• Benefits for your business
  • What are priorities for business owners in the current economic recession? Find out in the Business Owner Market Study: Understanding Benefit Practices White Paper (PDF: 285 KB).
  • What type of benefits should you offer for key employees? Decision Tree for S Corporations & LLCs (PDF: 229 KB)
  • What would happen if you lost one of your key employees? Consider Business Protection with Key Person Insurance (PDF: 157 KB).

Why partner with The Principal?

Want to get more out of the employee benefits you offer? Want to address your employees' most pressing concerns? Need help assessing your business priorities? We can help you find a solution that fits your need.

• Get to know The Principal
• Get an overview of our company, including awards and recognition we've received from third-party organizations
• Take a quick look at our history
• See how we're committed to our communities
• Why are we different from other companies?
• Learn about our strength and stability during turbulent times.
• What other products and services do we offer?
• Retirement Solutions - Regardless of the size of your business, or the type of retirement plan you need, we offer all types of bundled and unbundled retirement plan options.
• Group Life & Health Solutions - Options for your business' life and health insurance needs including medical, dental, vision, disability, voluntary insurance and employee benefit education.
• Business Owner and Key Employee Solutions - a specialized group of solutions designed to keep both boss and business protected
• View all products & services available to your growing business

Let's set up a time to talk!

• Talk to your financial professional about solutions from The Principal.
• Find your local Principal Financial Group contact
• Send us an e-mail
• Call Diana Bing at 515.362.0112

We look forward to hearing from you and discovering together how The Principal can give your business an edge.