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As a business owner, you know what it’s like to lie awake at 2 a.m. Maybe it has happened when you are excited and full of new ideas for your business. More often, it’s because you are worried about issues you will face the next day. Sometimes, it’s because you just woke up with the solution to a problem. I’ve experienced all those emotions about my businesses over the years. Awake at 2 o’clock? is where I share them with you, and hopefully help with answers that will let you sleep.
John F. Dini, CExP, CEPA
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Small business owners are the Hunters of the 21st century. We are 3% of the US population, and yet we create over half of all American jobs. As Hunters, we may not be inclined to manage by the numbers or stick to systems. Are you a Hunter or a Farmer?
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How prepared are you to exit your company?
The Assessment breaks down the four major categories of exit readiness; Finance, Planning, Operations and Revenue/Profit.
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COVID Fatigue Unites Business Owners
Dealing with COVID fatigue unites business owners. If that sounds strange to you, let me make my case. I’m not doing this to whine, but I want business owners who don’t have an existing support structure to know that they … Continue reading
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School Daze and Business Owners
“School Daze” is more than an old Spike Lee movie. It’s the latest “COVID-19 gift” as one of my clients facetiously refers to ancillary issues created by the pandemic. As employers, we are watching and waiting to see what new … Continue reading
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Dirty Laundry and Taming the Media
The longer this virus goes on, the more I am reminded of Don Henley’s 1982 song “Dirty Laundry.” A friend and his wife declined an invitation to come over for a glass of wine (OK, maybe a bottle) on the … Continue reading
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100% accurate observation, John. Well written.
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You hit the nail on the head! Fast money and power lead while respect and common sense are kicked to the curb.
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Hi John
An external perspective …Your media is broken because your system is broken – just 2 parties who are constantly in campaign mode – from election to mid-terms to next election have over the decades created an Us versus Them culture in everything that is powered by he who has the most money – its black or white, red or blue and any debates starts with “but what about their …….”. The best media in the world is public media, strongly supported by the tax payer, but independent of the party on power. The only place I get any news on the USA is now from NPR, our own CBC or the BBC – (occasionally The Economist). Fox and CNN are not media outlets – they are mouthpieces for either red or blue. The only other place in the world where Sean Hannity would get the power he has, is in a 3rd world country. -
John – your column is well done, such alienation, not seeing each other’s points of views. I’ve never had it come into business discussions so much, it’s challenging each side’s core values. Malcolm is spot on about our political system and news outlets (although I’d contrast Fox with MSNBC, CNN being the middle spot), but he might be surprised to learn that the right believes NPR is just another Democratic Party mouthpiece – they boycott it.
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Don\’t get me wrong but Covid-19 has been good for my business, yet I still write to complain because of the absolute and complete devastation I am witnessing of our State and National economies, our individual rights, our freedoms, our wealth and our happiness.
In Texas, more than 11,000 people died from flu and its complications during the 2017-18 flu season, including 16 children, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) said.
As of today in Texas, 2,220 people, 75% of whom were living in Nursing homes with the highest demographic of over the age of 80, have died of Covid-19 related illnesses. No children under 19 have died as of this writing.
So why now? Why is this a big deal when the 17-18 non pandemic flu season killed so many more?
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8 Responses to EBITDAC : What is Your Business Worth Now?
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Love your thought leadership!!
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Good article, John!
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Great article!
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Good Stuff John
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Great article John. Glad to see that you discuss “Planning for Your Comeback”, as I think that many businesses will need to “grow” their way out of this situation. There are enough doom and gloom articles out there, we need to provide these business owners some hope and optimism.
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Thank you John ,Great Article, I am so glad you send out these newsletters as i am in the transition cycle right now and having a succession plan is the most important to all business owners. Im so glad that i was part of TAB for over 8 years and learned about balancing work & play and building teams that can run the company with out me. Stay Safe out there
Thank you, John, for writing this. The chronic impact of COVID-19 seems to get heavier as time goes on. Being part of TAB where I can share thoughts/feelings about difficulties has been so helpful during this time. Successful business owners have perseverance, but these times sure have been challenging. Your statement about the serial issues/problems is spot on. We fix one issue only to have several more lined up to deal with. The issues brought about by COVID-19 are on top of our usual issues so take even more time/energy/money… I hope you are well. Thank you again for your article.
Thanks, Kay. In the words of Ben Franklin, “We must hang together, else we will surely hang separately!”
John,
In a few short paragraphs you have succinctly stated what so many feel, but are at a loss to define or adequately express. I have copied and shared your thoughtful article with a couple of my Business Coaching Clients that are doing “well” during COVID and yet feel strangely guilty in doing so. They know much of their “New Normal” success is COVID generated, and is temporary in nature, but are thankful, and a little guilty, that it comes from the misfortune of others.
Lemonade from lemons with a COVID twist?