Every small town had a bank that was locally owned. There used to be single-location hardware and grocery stores. History and trends have a way of predicting the future. Consolidation in any market reshapes the playing field, so for every business owner or investor, predicting where the trends lead … [Read more...] about Market Consolidation: Does AG Follow Auto?
Organizational Development
Floyd Jerkins Found Naked Behind Chinese Restaurant
When any business sells, rumors spread like a California wildfire. Rumors typically have no basis of fact, yet for many, it's a feeding ground of who's done what. After twenty-five years in my last business, we sold the company and moved to the beach for the record. The rumors we heard about the … [Read more...] about Floyd Jerkins Found Naked Behind Chinese Restaurant
Strategic and Tactical Ideas For Business Planning In Uncertain Times
Year-end is a great time to reflect and conduct business planning. 2020 is about over, so if you’re like me you are wondering, now what? Covid19 reshaped how some businesses generate revenue or, in many cases, if they survived or not. If you had a business plan coming into this year, I'd bet you … [Read more...] about Strategic and Tactical Ideas For Business Planning In Uncertain Times
Curriculum-Based Education for Business Development
As many of you know who are clients or frequently visit my website, I have a rants and raves section where I do just that, I rant or rave about something that ignites my passion or fuels my flames. When I meet other business owners, I'm always interested in their story and what fuels them. A few … [Read more...] about Curriculum-Based Education for Business Development