Does the Early Bird Always Catch the Worm?
Have you ever observed someone who is always busy? He comes into the office early and leaves late, but he never seems to deliver projects on time? It’s likely that psychologists have a name for this “syndrome.” When you’re considering whether a management team...
Some Red Flags are Self-Evident
Look in any finance primer – you’ll see how highly structured and proscribed the public securities process is. Not so for private company securities. That’s why we spend so much time and effort up front on a deal doing our due diligence if for no other reason than...
The Case of the Slipping Shipping
Does it surprise you how inventive entrepreneurs are when problems arise? Here’s one that struck our fancy. We call it “The Case of the Slipping Shipping.” Years ago, a business owner was mystified. He would load a truck in one location for a customer delivery about...
