Shane’s really deep insights
My top 5 predictions for business in 2011
“There will be a massive jump in corporate mergers and acquisitions. S&P 500 companies are bloated with cash and eventually must find a home for it or face falling return on assets. This M&A frenzy will eventually find its way down to the small business demographic.”
Read MoreWhere to go for small business funding in Petaluma
“Most bankers tell me they still want to lend money, but only under the right circumstances, and only to the companies that have good management and have demonstrated past business success.”
Read MoreWhat is the true cost of an employee?
“What good is calculating cost when we have not calculated benefit? But maybe we are still not looking at this question right. Maybe we should be more concerned with the cost of replacing that employee.”
Read MoreNow you’re the boss: The 5 things your boss didn’t teach you
“Simply having what you perceive to be the best product or service in the industry/area will not ensure business success. It’s only a start.”
Read MoreTips for business decision making
“Beginning with the end in mind will normally give clarity of thought and allow for prudent decision making that will have long-term, lasting, positive effects on your business.”
Read MoreHow a start up can survive in Petaluma?
“The rate varies by industry, but on average, 75% of start ups will fail by the 10th year of operations. With these high-powered individuals at the helm, why do so many start ups fail? More importantly, what can you do to avoid the high probability of becoming startup “road kill”?”
Read MoreTips for profit growth in Petaluma – Part II
Profit growth, business improvement, sales
Read MoreExit Strategy – What options are there to exiting my business?
Since a typical business owner’s net worth is usually tied up mostly in his/her closely-held business, it stands to reason that the exit event should be carefully considered and preferably crafted by experienced professionals so the business owner can achieve their exit goals.
Read MoreTips for profit growth in Petaluma – Part I
“You work very hard in your business and you should end up keeping at least 10% of what you sell as profit. Who wants to work as hard as you do and keep less than 10%?”
Read MoreOh, so you want to collect your receivables?
Most companies are really good at their craft, providing their products/services to customers with excellence. Fewer companies are as good at selling their products/services, most managing to just get by. Even fewer companies are good at collecting receivables after the sales process is presumably complete. Collecting receivables is really a simple process, contrary to what some…
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