Ian Smith | The Portfolio Partnership

How To Build Shareholder Value

by Ian Smith | Jun 20, 2017 | How To Build Shareholder Value

Over the last 7 years The Portfolio Partnership has helped scale over a dozen New England based businesses, many with overseas markets in Europe and Asia. This paper captures the essence of that work to ensure your teams are working on the right stuff. Aligning...

Building Private Businesses Buyers Love To Buy – Live Event

by Ian Smith | Jun 7, 2017 | Scaling

I’m doing a series of workshops in the coming months on Building Private Businesses Buyers Love To Buy. Date: July 20th at 7.30 am. Venue: Brae Burn Country Club. Sponsor: CEO Club of Boston. This is an invitation only event. Email me at Ian@TPPBoston.com on a...

The Arrogance of Experience

by Ian Smith | May 30, 2017 | Leadership

The speed of change is accelerating. Don’t believe me, read Thomas L. Friedman’s latest book, Thank You for Being Late. This fact is the biggest opportunity or threat to leadership teams around the globe. As a member of the C-Suite, your ability to handle...

Checklist for Maximizing Post Tax Exit Proceeds – Required Time, 1-3 Years

by Ian Smith | May 22, 2017 | Exiting your business

The US Census Bureau considers baby boomers to be those born between 1946 and 1964 or aged 53 to 71 in today’s currency! Many of these folk own businesses and will want to realize their life’s work over the next 5 years. A remarkable few will achieve their goal. Below...

Acquisitions? Yes, you can!

by Ian Smith | May 17, 2017 | Acquisitions

This week I’ve invited my friend, Jeff Lynn to comment on one of our favorite topics. Jeff is an experienced business leader with global management experience, having created and led businesses ranging from entrepreneurial startups to global workforces of 13,000...