October 7, 2010
Don’t emulate the Tribune Company
The October 6, 2010 New York Times had a feature story on the Tribune Company post-acquisition by Sam Zell. The company is now in bankruptcy…
October 7, 2010
Depressed Valuations – Are you exempt from this phenomenon?
“What have you been smoking,” or better yet, “what exhaust have you been breathing?” should be asked of the 89% of business owners who, in…
October 1, 2010
Increasing profit and a Rotary Club’s fundraising
In working to scale my Rotary Club’s fundraising efforts I’ve approached it as I would an assignment to increase performance and productivity in a business.…
September 22, 2010
The recession is over?
September 21, 2010-Headline in the WSJ, "Slump Over, Pain Persists." Headline the Seattle Times, "Officially, Recession Ended in June, 2009; Public reaction harsh." Is there…
September 16, 2010
Reasons 16-20 why your business isn’t worth what you think
My press release on these reasons and reasons 11-15 was picked up by a number of sources including business.com. You can see it at: http://blogs.business.com/whatworks/2010/10-ways-boost-business/.…
September 13, 2010
Authorized Business Buyer Advocate ®
From my good friend Ted Leverette, here is a great article on why to use an Authorized Business Buyer Advocate: From Business.gov, "Why Use a…
September 13, 2010
Getting buy-in to improve performance
It’s the start of football season and of course there surprises. On September 11 there were at least three prominent big conference teams beaten by…
September 8, 2010
Is your business in balance?
Businesses need balance I’ll break this into three areas. The first one is customers and vendors. Both need to have a good mix and lack…
September 1, 2010
Reasons 11-15 why your business isn’t worth what you think it is
Financing is hard to get-banks don’t like your industry, your business or acquisitions in your industry. If you industry requires a high level of industry…
August 30, 2010
Client Profile – AutoWash Systems, Kent, WA
Tim Riley owner - AutoWash Systems is a value-added reseller of eco-friendly car wash equipment and supplies in Washington State. AutoWash is a full-service reseller…
