The Long View

I came across this quote recently and it reminded me of something that is very important to me … and I think it keeps me sane (better ask Helen if it worked!) It was a quote attributed to Joe Konrath and it was: “If you can quit, quit. If you can’t quit, stop complaining—this is

There is a phrase that I often repeat to myself which goes “I would if I could, but I can’t, so I won’t”. It covers me for those times when I really want to help but I either do not have the skill, knowledge or experience to assist, and so could potentially make the whole

Cessations can happen for many different reasons. They may be voluntary or may be forced upon us. You might have time to plan ahead, or it could all happen so quickly that you are tossed about by circumstance and happy just to survive. So, it is never too early to plan an exit. What about

Cessations can happen for many different reasons. They may be voluntary or may be forced upon us. You might have time to plan ahead, or it could all happen so quickly that you are tossed about by circumstance and happy just to survive. It is never too early to plan an exit. Think of it

This is a story about insurance, but perception is everything! Now, you might be thinking that seeing a naked accountant in the middle of a field merely shows that the pressure has finally got too much and something broke. Well, not so. I was indeed naked in the middle of a field, but I was

Ideas for Long-Term Growth If you are buying someone else’s business, do you plan to run it just as they did or do you have ideas how you can grow the business over the long term. Run an 80:20 audit to determine your top customers and then focus most of your marketing spend on attracting

Organise Your Action Plans For a failing business develop a full plan before you take ownership: Detail the spending cuts you’ll initiate for immediate cost savings. Decide how many layoffs you’ll need to make. Plan your negotiations with creditors. Find out how much wriggle room you have regarding contracts. Launch your action plan on Day

Your Offer Deferred Consideration If you have to pay something for the business, protect your cash and aim for staggered payments Funding the acquisition Do you have cash that you can put on the table? Vendor finance – In the form of deferred loans from, or shares subscribed by, the vendor. Asset-based finance – The