Jul 30th, 2009 | Leadership | No Comments
One of the most challenging aspects of selling a healthcare company is coming up with a business valuation. Sometimes the valuations provided by the market (translation- a completed transaction) defy all logic. In other industry segments there are some pretty handy rules of thumb for valuation metrics. In one industry it may be 1 X […]
Jul 29th, 2009 | Leadership | No Comments
Tellman Knudson is not your average businessman. His multi-million dollar internet marketing company operates out of an ancient brick house in rural Vermont. He sports a wispy beard, shoulder-length hair and ridiculous looking sock-shoes when he meets with potential investors. And he never, ever wears a suit and tie.
Except when he meets the former President […]
Jul 29th, 2009 | Leadership | No Comments
Successful entrepreneurs live a balancing act. They typically deal with limited resources as they aspire to achieve lofty goals. They push the limits of what others believe is possible. They make choices that others wouldn’t make and struggle to realize their dreams.
To succeed, they need to be smart. When a new business is in […]
Jul 29th, 2009 | Leadership | No Comments
Influence is one of the most motivating factors in decision making. When you have a major decision to make, what are the influences that drive you to a final decision?
It’s normal to base any big decisions you make on how it will affect your loved ones. In essence, you could say that those closest to […]
Jul 29th, 2009 | Leadership | No Comments
This article will outline a few things about owning your own business that no one tells you about, or, rather selectively fail to mention. I learned these lessons the hard way.
Why should you take my advice? Who am I to be giving you advice? Read on and decide for your […]