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Should you cast your net where the big fish swim?

Berkonomics

Email readers, continue here…] I have been on the board of a services company that specializes in the middle of the market, knowing that very large competitors throw lots of resources at the largest accounts – resources that our company just does not have. How large a fish can you handle?

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How to cheat legally on your tax return.

Berkonomics

Can expenses be put off until the next period to increase income, or accelerated into this period by prepayment to decrease net income? Email readers, continue here…] It is perfectly legal to hold delivery of goods until after the start of the next period and take the income next year rather than this.

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Cast your net where the big fish swim.

Berkonomics

Email readers, continue here.] I am on the board of a services company that specializes in the middle of the market, knowing that very large competitors throw lots of resources at the largest accounts – resources that our company just does not have. One day a sixteen wheeler full of returned product drove into his loading area.

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Effective Email Introductions or Why Blind Intros Suck

InfoChachkie

A well-intentioned colleague introduced me to a stranger via email, without first confirming with me that the intro was welcomed. The Art Of The Email Matchmaking. The following six tactics will help ensure that your future matchmaking efforts will be welcomed and productive for all parties involved. It just happened again.

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How much is that one additional unit worth?

Berkonomics

Here’s the importance of that event and how it affects every productive move you make after that moment. Every dollar of gross profit falls to the bottom line, increasing net profit faster with each transaction. Just to be fair, a 5% cut in costs would also double net profit. Let’s say that your company is exactly at breakeven.

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Why You Should Think Twice Before You Send That Intro Email

Both Sides of the Table

And in most cases I would heed Fred Wilson’s advice about the “double opt-in” email for intros – where you ask for permission before green-lighting an unsolicited introductions. At a minimum you’re obligating them to ignore the email and feel like an arse for not responding to your introduction.

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Looking to be acquired? Think the 10/40 or 20/20 rules.

Berkonomics

If you are experiencing 20% annual growth and 20% net profit before depreciation and tax, or any combination that adds to 40% (such as 10% profit and 30% growth), you are a prime target. Email readers, continue here…] Here are some of the checklist items your acquirer will consider. The second rule: The 20/20 rule.

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