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The last money has the first say.

Berkonomics

Something like a marriage (and often lasting just as long statistically), your investment partner can be a great cheerleader, coach and resource. Be careful about investor rights This important variation on money talks is an important consideration for entrepreneurs when seeking an investment from professionals such as VCs.

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Are YOU the bottleneck in your business?

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A favorite book for you on this subject [Email readers, continue here…] There is a great book, “The Goal – The Process of Ongoing Improvement” by Eliyahu Goldratt. The book was written to describe in simple terms the use of statistical analysis to remove bottlenecks in a manufacturing environment.

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Jeff Bezos asked a question that blew me away!

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Email readers, continue here…] We worry over projections and fix our budgets to match, and then we manage to the revenue and costs of the budget. But what if we separate ourselves from that mindset long enough to search for and find sparks of success sometimes buried within our sales statistics.

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The shocking truth about employee loyalty

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A recent statistic I saw surprised me. Email readers, continue here…] The answer coming from the best of breed in corporate personnel management is to form a trusted bond with each employee, helping that person to manage their career within and even preparing to follow our company experience. What happened to a job for life?

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Think of your exit as you commit your resources along the way.

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Know first that statistically, 80% of all acquisitions do not meet the intended objectives of the acquirer, making most all acquisitions risky.

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The last money has the first say.

Berkonomics

Something like a marriage (and often lasting just as long statistically), your investment partner can be a great cheerleader, coach and resource. Email readers, continue here.] This important variation on “money talks” is an important consideration for entrepreneurs when seeking an investment from professionals such as VC’s.

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Only those in the fight can win.

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Resources such as money, experience, statistics about your target, experienced marketing and sales talent, and especially a compelling need and attractive product are all important to the ultimate success of an enterprise. Email readers, continue here.] So ask yourself: Are you ready to enter the fight?

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