Can You Change Your Company’s Rhythm?
A recent Gallup poll announced that worldwide only about 13% of the workforce is engaged in the work they do. Engaged? As Gallup puts it: psychologically committed to their jobs and likely to be making positive contributions to their organizations. The US and Canada...Staging Houses & Staging Companies
Based on anecdotal evidence I would say it’s quite common prior to selling a house that the owner invests in grooming the house for sale. I’m seeing a lot of contracting company signage next to the realtors “For...Scott Kirsner’s Video Interview with Steve Papa – Thoughts
Steve Papa started Endeca in 1999 and sold to Oracle for around $1 Billion in 2011. This recent video interview is worth a quick review. It’s quite revealing about the mindset of a successful entrepreneur. I’ve trapped a couple of thoughts below that I...Acquisitions – Buying the Right Target
Last week the WSJ published an article – Startups Scope Out Suitors – which highlighted the trend of start-ups running out of money and throwing themselves at bigger brothers. “We have seen a tremendous amount of incoming deals, said Sean Aggarwai,...New Report – M&A Activity – Summary
A new M&A report was issued last week from the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), Pepperdine Private Capital Market Project and M&A Source highlighting the latest US activity. Thanks to Rose Stabler for the heads up. The report interviews...Scaling Your Business – Operational Playbooks Workshop
Come and join me at Danversport Yacht Club for breakfast on Feb 26th. BOOK HERE. Let me give you some value around: Real benchmarks Better business models Practical tips to execute Reducing the risk in your business Motivating your staff Mastering leadership Think of...Scaling Businesses & The Allocation of Captal
I was recommended a great book to read by my friend Loren Carlson (Chairman of the Boston based CEO Roundtable) – The Outsiders by William N. Thorndike, Jr. subtitled, Eight Unconvential CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success. So you thought...Purpose – The Way to Motivate Staff? – Some Clarification
Andrew Hill at the FT wrote an interesting column last week about “Purpose”. As he pointed out, it has become quite a buzzword in CEO circles. Ellen Kullman, CEO at Dupont wasn’t the only CEO to use it at the recent World Economic Forum. It seems it is a word...The Exit Playbook – Pass On To An Owner
Just under 9000 words of practical no-nonsense tips. Whether You Are Cashing out in the next 3 years or keeping control for the foreseeable future, this e-book will inspire essential operational actions! Get answers to these key questions: How much am I worth? Am I...Operational Excellence For Exits
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