August 2, 2024
It’s Tough (To Build a Good Business)
As the title says, it’s not easy to build, grow, maintain a profitable business. If you’ve done it, you should be congratulated. This was, again,…
July 31, 2024
The More Things Change, They Change Some More
Adjacent articles in the Wall Street Journal show that you better be prepared for change but not to change things for the sake of changing.…
July 26, 2024
When You’re Up You’re Up
The headline was, “Boeing and Airbus media events like night and day.” This was in reference to the 2024 Farnborough Air Show. Here’s what was…
June 21, 2024
Knowing Your Market
Every business buyer we know wants to grow the company they acquire. So it’s important for owners/sellers to stay on top of their market and…
June 18, 2024
Sir Isaac Newton was Right
Sir Isaac Newton’s Third Law of Motion is, “Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.” Ignoring physics and looking at business we see this…
June 7, 2024
When You Compete on Price…
Numerous publications have had articles on the bankruptcy of Red Lobster. They were/are one of America’s oldest casual-dining chain, with over 600 locations. Reading about…
May 31, 2024
Boring is Best
Recently the Wall Street Journal had a front-page headline of, “Boring Utility Stocks Wow Market.” My first reaction was boring businesses are the best type…
February 28, 2024
Avoid Inconsistencies
I admit I’m not an expert on financial statements, accounting, HR, and other admin aspects of a small business (there are CFOs, CPAs, etc. for…
February 14, 2024
You Better Be Ready!
“We didn’t bring the energy and intensity that we needed to.” We had the pleasure of traveling to see two of my alma mater’s (Marquette)…
February 13, 2024
Create a Large Exit for Your Small Business™
Want to Exit with Style, Grace, and More Money®? A multi-generation business gives tips on how other business owners can do so. In late 2023…