Jul 19, 2013 | The Blog of Author John J McAdam
For individuals that constantly view financial statements or business plans each business looks eerily the similar. Even sometimes the brands, logos and names make consumers scream for the days of uniqueness. Peeling back the skin of business, it is often the...
Jul 18, 2013 | The Blog of Author John J McAdam
With market heating up, knowing the target industry is key.The past few years were the perfect time for Joe Covey and Matthew Davidge to go on a buying spree at their media company, Interactivation.In 2008, when many investors were retreating to the sidelines of...
Jul 18, 2013 | The Blog of Author John J McAdam
How to deal with customers who drag their feet when it’s time to pay up. Loving the work is not enough. At the end of the day, you need to get paid. But what if your customers don’t cooperate?It’s a common problem...
Jul 18, 2013 | The Blog of Author John J McAdam
Don’t just rip the other person off. Learn to negotiate and build a partnership.Negotiating isn’t about getting a great deal; it’s about building a partnership. Rip off your counterpart and you might get a one-time windfall. But by searching for middle ground,...
Jul 18, 2013 | The Blog of Author John J McAdam
We’ve all seen examples of unstoppable companies that suddenly hit the wall. Growth slows down, stock prices start to decline, shareholders get nervous, and the press starts to speculate that something is wrong. In some cases, like P&G and Starbucks, the...
Jul 18, 2013 | The Blog of Author John J McAdam
How do you grow your company? There are generally three ways: 1. Building on your internal resources (funding innovations, running product development teams); 2. Borrowing from others by making licensing or alliance agreements; or 3. Buying your way in by acquiring...
