Category Archives: Building Value

Celebrating Mr. Fezziwig

Posted on December 26, 2017 by John F. Dini

To celebrate the holiday, I’m reprinting a post from 2013 about the underappreciated boss of A Christmas Carol, Mr. Fezziwig. I hope that you enjoy it. Merry Christmas! Last week was the 170th anniversary of the publication of Charles Dickens’ … Continue reading →

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Life After Exit — Time is of the Essence

Posted on December 3, 2017 by John F. Dini

From time to time, we share real stories about life after exit from owners who have sold their businesses. Some are great and some… not so much. The have agreed to share their experiences to help other owners prepare for … Continue reading →

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Choosing Your Timeframe to Exit

Posted on October 10, 2017 by John F. Dini

“My timeframe? Talk to me in about five years.” When business owners are asked about exit planning, that answer is almost ubiquitous. In fact, a much-quoted 2008 survey of owners by Price Waterhouse Coopers (now PwC – not clear why … Continue reading →

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The Nimble Small Business

Posted on July 23, 2017 by John F. Dini

Almost since time began, the nimble small business has been axiomatic. Large corporations are like big ships, the common knowledge goes. They take a long time to change direction. That is a comforting thought to business owners who choose to see … Continue reading →

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Quality of Earnings Part 3: Cash Flow

Posted on June 25, 2017 by John F. Dini

In the past few weeks we’ve discussed how quality of earnings audits look at your income and expenses, and their impact on company value. Since Revenue less Expenses equals Profit (P=R-E), you could be forgiven for thinking that we have picked … Continue reading →