July 8, 2020
The gang that couldn’t fly straight
A few months ago, the Wall Street Journal had an article on Boeing’s recent problems titled, “The Gang That Couldn’t Fly Straight. It covered how…
June 10, 2020
Not Rehiring? More Business Ownership?
Over the last four years we’ve tracked every incoming referral. We note the date, source, and type (business buyer, seller, exit planning, etc.). There’s no…
May 21, 2020
More Information Than Ever
Like a lot of you I’ve been on more webinars the last six weeks than I usually go on in six months to a year.…
April 17, 2020
Factories and Their People Get Smarter
Fact: Politicians, all politicians, from both parties, promise more jobs, better jobs, increased pay, and anything else they think will garner them votes. Fact: None…
March 25, 2020
Business Ownership with No Control
The January 21, 2020 Wall Street Journal had an article titled, “Sears Woes Overwhelm Spun-Off Hardware Stores.” It’s common knowledge Sears is in trouble, big…
March 18, 2020
The Robots Are Taking Over
The title of this memo is a line one of my son’s likes to say regarding technology in cars, homes, and everywhere else. We see…
March 5, 2020
Details, Details, Details, and Ambiguity
The attorney looked at the audience and said, “Make sure you understand everything in your agreements. If there are any ambiguities, they will come back…
February 27, 2020
Even Adults Need Adult Supervision
Running a small business is easy. Having a small business as an absentee owner is a piece of cake. The employees can operate the business…
