Times are tough in this “new normal” of an economy. The soft market endures. Larger agencies are starting to dominate the market. If you want to survive—and hopefully flourish—you may not be able to operate your business the same way.

So figure out what's the most viable strategy to achieve your goals over the next five years and beyond.

You've got three options: buy, sell or grow organically.

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