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As a business owner, you know what it’s like to lie awake at 2 a.m. Maybe it has happened when you are excited and full of new ideas for your business. More often, it’s because you are worried about issues you will face the next day. Sometimes, it’s because you just woke up with the solution to a problem. I’ve experienced all those emotions about my businesses over the years. Awake at 2 o’clock? is where I share them with you, and hopefully help with answers that will let you sleep.
John F. Dini, CExP, CEPA
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Small business owners are the Hunters of the 21st century. We are 3% of the US population, and yet we create over half of all American jobs. As Hunters, we may not be inclined to manage by the numbers or stick to systems. Are you a Hunter or a Farmer?
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How prepared are you to exit your company?
The Assessment breaks down the four major categories of exit readiness; Finance, Planning, Operations and Revenue/Profit.
Tag Archives: business strategy
Choosing Not to Maximize Profits
The other day, a client asked me to review some questions from an MBA student studying business ownership. One of the questions was “Are you doing everything possible to maximize profits?” I’ve seen the same question asked in a number … Continue reading
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One Response to What the Heck is Exit Planning?
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John,
Thanks, I have a small chocolate wholesale/retail business. I started 6 years ago and after growing from 3 part time employees and lots of self employment expenses, remakes etc. I have been just me myself and I. I work almost 24/7 and multi-tasking is the name of my game. Now, I am thinking of relocating out of state and downsizing because I love what I do, but to consult with my accounting person about planning for a closing of this business and starting the same business in a different state that I will eventually retire in. I feel I have learned what to do and what not to do, so I have about 1-2years to schedule the move.
Thanks, always enjoy your posts..
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What Should A Small Business Insure?
Every business carries insurance. Some is required by law, such as unemployment insurance or coverage on vehicles. Most is optional, but there is “common sense” coverage and more esoteric policies intended to help you recover from company-threatening events. I’ll spend the … Continue reading
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Great reminders. Falls under the category of continuity planning which is vital for most family businesses…at least mine.
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The New Information Direction: Push Over Pull
Ever since we started using computers in virtually every business, we’ve been putting data into them. Unfortunately, the issue has been getting information back out. In the middle 1980’s I ran a manufacturing company together with a couple of Australians. They thought … Continue reading
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We built a company around this in the 90’S. What we need now is for the computer to tell the recipient of the information what they should do with it. Then we will have actionable information. Very Interesting!
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Help Your Friends, Not Your Competitors’
I hear it all too often. “A customer just called us for a quote. They have always done business with our competitor. We’re going to give them our best deal, and see if we can take their business.” Before you … Continue reading
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Brilliant. Great summary of the possible reasons and excellently explained reasons why you don’t jump at every chance to bid or propose.
John,
I agree with your premise, what the question should be is “Are you maximizing value?”
The very choices made by business owners include many of the above that lead not to short term profits but “hopefully” sustainable value.
John,
Well said and of course there is the issue of reinvesting in the business for sustaining and growing profits, but over the long haul.
I think that a good question is: Are you happy with your business?
Then ask: What in your business would make you happier?
Then, decide if you want to do it.