Tag Archives: Business Plans

Show Us the Money!

There seems to be some confusion in the Trump camp about whether they should put lower taxes or affordable health care at the top of their agenda. For us, as representatives of the small business community (and we’re on the … Continue reading

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Hail and Farewell

This is an old Navy term that connotes the changing of command, and it’s about the nicest thing I could say regarding the departure of Barry and the Gangsters. Farewell to Little Barry.  Thank God that we only have to … Continue reading

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What Carrier Really Means

OK, the Donald went to bat for the Carrier workers, and good for all. We can probably expect more of this as managements rebalance balance all of their stakeholder interests. We had sent a tersely worded text to our buddies … Continue reading

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Trump Victory Shakes Businesses ?

Business has nothing to fear from a Trump administration, but maybe some big bureaucracies do. Continue reading

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SMB Comments on 9/16 Repub Debate

Well, after sifting through all the snark, we have a few comments about the debate (we’re going to be so presumptious to speak for SMBs): 1. Aside from Trump and Fiorina, it doesn’t seem to us that the rest of … Continue reading

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Bimbo Boo-boos

No, this isn’t mistakes by ladies of the night. Bimbo Bread, which used to be based in Mexico, has been quietly buying up a lot of old line bakery names, such as Orowheat, Thomas (English muffins), Boboli (pizza flats), Enteman’s … Continue reading

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Should You Drain Your 401(k) to Start a Business

The short answer is, no. No because you shouldn’t put all your eggs in your business basket, because it could fail.  However, your 401(k) is a good source of funds. But, money.cnn.com ran a good article this week about using … Continue reading

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Entrepreneurs: You’re More Important Than Your Business Plan

This was a post published by Harvard Business Review,  which is a little surprising, given the stature a business plan occupies around Harvard. However, our own experience confirms what Harvard is saying: when funding, v.c.’s will look more at the … Continue reading

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Building Value – The Inconsequential Business Owner

All owners understand (at some level anyway) that they will someday leave the businesses they have created. Let’s assume for a moment that tomorrow you leave your business permanently. If you are an Inconsequential Owner, your exit will have no … Continue reading

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Staying Committed to Your Business Plan?

After reading a blog this week about staying committed to your business plan, which appeared to be directed at early startups, I thought I’d comment on the situation. 1. How are you doing to your goals of being at x … Continue reading

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