PinnedMissed Expectations and the 80% M&A Rule.Eighty percent of all businesses purchased by another company or by a new investor-operator fail to meet the stated expectations of the…Aug 31Aug 31
The lion and the ant: A managerial lessonThis story has turned out to be one of the most enduring posts ever for me, well worth repeating. And what a lesson for us all. I confess…Sep 18Sep 18
Risk, insanity, and the 50% startup rule!Fifty percent of all businesses formed will fail within the first two years.Sep 6Sep 6
Missed Expectations and the 80% M&A Rule.Eighty percent of all businesses purchased by another company or by a new investor-operator fail to meet the stated expectations of the…Sep 6Sep 6
Are you afraid of non-compete agreements?Entrepreneurs tend to remain in the business niche they know best. Usually that means one they once or recently spent time as an employee…Sep 6Sep 6
Risk, insanity, and the 50% startup ruleFifty percent of all businesses formed will fail within the first two years.Aug 31Aug 31
Nothing good happens after midnight!Here’s another one from my Dad, a very wise man. He gave me this advice right after I received my driver’s license years ago. It took years…Apr 18, 2023Apr 18, 2023