A client of ours was approached recently with an offer to buy out part of their business (their business is structured with 2 distinct parts to it, so this is a possibility for them).  At this point, it’s impossible to tell if it’s a legitimate offer that will hold up or just a fleeting thought […]

Where are you with your business? If you watch HGTV, then you’re likely familiar with the show ‘Love It or List It‘. If you haven’t seen it, the show is about a home-owning couple who are very frustrated with their house after some number of years. They previously loved their house but they have a […]

  “Citius – Altius – Fortius” or Faster, Higher, Stronger, it’s the motto of the modern day Olympics. Three words of action, often first taped on a bedroom wall or in a workout room by a young aspiring athlete, with a timeless message that doesn’t expire. Three words and a constant reminder, Your Performance Matters. […]

Sure they are known for their watches, chocolate, & great snow skiing, but Switzerland’s position of neutrality during war may be what they are most famous (some view as infamous) for.  The last time Switzerland was at war was 1505.  They managed to stay neutral during WWI and WWII.  They didn’t join the United Nations […]

Some business models just inherently work better than others. For example, owning a traditional Flower Shop is typically tough (from a business perspective). On the positive side, you’re making people happy and the margins are very good on the sales that you make…but the downsides are almost overwhelming. – For starters, demand from the general public […]

I finally upgraded my laptop to Windows 10.  For the most part it has been pretty smooth, though it as forced me to upgrade some programs.   So although Windows 10 is “free”, making the switch has still cost a few hundred dollars (so far).    Yes, this is where the MAC users get to chuckle, but […]