by Joe Driscoll | Nov 25, 2009 | General Business
When you have a major decision to make, how do you go about making it? Suppose you are contemplating expanding your product lines, how can you be most certain that your increased investment and effort will earn an acceptable return? Or perhaps your lease is about to...
by Joe Driscoll | Nov 25, 2009 | General Business
You are about to begin an expansion of your business that will involve an investment of about one hundred thousand dollars. Would you consider retaining the services of someone familiar with financial structures to review your plans? Probably not. You are about to buy...
by Joe Driscoll | Nov 25, 2009 | General Business
Faced with a business problem–look for solutions and advice from another business person who is familiar with your type of business. Sounds simple and it makes sense, but most often that is not the course of action taken by the independent business owner. Go it...
by Joe Driscoll | Nov 25, 2009 | General Business
Is your company run like a private preserve, operated by the lone hunter so he can roam for private enjoyment and self satisfaction? Another view of the closely held corporation is that it is an independent creation with a life of it’s own. Much like a child...
by Joe Driscoll | Nov 25, 2009 | Leadership
In the simplest of navigation systems, the pilot picks a point on the horizon and heads for it. The pilot communicates the destination, “that point on the horizon”, to the crew and they set about doing their jobs. Putting all the formalities of business...