January 30, 2015
Seeking an Advantage
I find it interesting that during Super Bowl week so much press is being given to underinflated footballs. Yes, it’s a rule and if knowingly…
January 17, 2015
2015
A new year, a clean slate, a fresh start. Let’s hope not, other than for tax purposes. I’d hate to think that you and I…
January 16, 2015
Business Voyeurism
I was having an exchange with my friend Ted Leverette on the subject of webpage views, clicks, Google Adwords, etc. when I used the term…
November 20, 2014
You Must Stay Ahead Of The Pack
Recently I visited a client in the DC area and on my way home I saw the wall in the picture below (which I cropped…
November 18, 2014
Block & Tackle Better And Hit Harder
Regular readers know that I like to make analogies between sports and business. As it's football season let's discuss how football fans can really get…
November 17, 2014
Talk Competance
One of the more interesting outdoor things one can do is go fishing with a guide. You not only can learn a lot but it's…
November 14, 2014
To Be an “A” Business
In the September 2014 Mergers & Acquisitions magazine there was mention of how in today's market sellers and investment bankers are trying to get "A"…
November 11, 2014
[Very] Small Things Keep Employees Happy
During a meeting with a group of clients last week another client, Tom McKown, the owner of Industrial Automation, presented on his best practices. Tom…
November 6, 2014
Pay Attention!
There’s a commercial running on TV for Guinness’s new American Lager beer. I’m not here to critique the beer, or even the fact that Guinness…
November 4, 2014
Yes, Cash Flow is Important
In the March 2014 edition of Mergers & Acquisition magazine there was a quote that compared public companies and Private Equity Groups. It was, "Our experience is…
