Category Archives: Exit Planning

The Seventh Entrepreneurial Sin — Pride

Posted on March 6, 2016 by John F. Dini

Every business owner should be proud of his or her business. If you are the founder, you built every system, and probably landed the biggest customers. If you bought the business, you took what was in place and made it … Continue reading →

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The 7 Deadly Sins of an Entrepreneur

Posted on January 10, 2016 by John F. Dini

The Seven Deadly Sins are alive and well in small businesses today. Far from being a hoary religious holdover from the Dark Ages, they are practiced assiduously by entrepreneurs everywhere. There is something to be said for any concept that … Continue reading →

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Not Just Workers…Qualified Workers

Posted on December 13, 2015 by John F. Dini

A few weeks ago I attended one of Trinity University’s Policy Maker breakfasts. Although living in a large city has its drawbacks, it is great for access to events such as these. It takes substantial ticket sales to justify top-rank speakers, … Continue reading →

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Is Your Business in the “Neutral Zone?”

Posted on November 22, 2015 by John F. Dini

As Baby Boomers business owners approach retirement (the youngest of them turned 50 this year) they face a unique challenge. The market for small businesses is increasingly a buyer’s smorgasbord A shrinking middle-aged population, corporate competition for talent and less interest … Continue reading →

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Boomers and the Lost Generation

Posted on October 4, 2015 by John F. Dini

Those who read this column regularly are well aware of the huge shifts underway as a result of the Baby Boomers’ coming exodus from the workplace. Those who aren’t familiar with the issue are invited to download my free, 45-page … Continue reading →