Force #4: Harvest Profits by Paying Dividends Once you have set aside taxes, paid off your line of credit, and met your core capital target, you can safely take your after-tax profits in the form of a distribution or bonuses to employees. You have now created a profitable, cash-flow-generating business — the best of both worlds. The company is more valuable than less profitable peers. You own a wonderful, high-performing asset that you may want to consider holding on to rather than selling.
