“Rover, wanderer, nomad, vagabond – call me what you will.” – Metallica In our last post we discussed how to manage your business when you’re displaced. That caught us up to the present; Brinen & Associates is still in a temporary work space. We’ve right-sized our office, for now, and it’s forced me to reevaluate things and ask myself a … [Read more...]
Leadership Tips
Leaders aren’t self-made; they are driven. — Arnold Schwarzenegger, former governor of California A CEO or business owner must exhibit leadership skills that inspire employees and generate results. As the person everyone looks to for guidance and a paycheck, you will often walk a fine line; you shouldn’t aim to be your employees’ buddy, nor will … [Read more...]
Life and Business Lessons From Death Wish
“As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be?” ― Cassandra Clare In life and business, a good image can make or break you. If you’d like a blueprint of how to present a positive image that is good to the last “like,” then take a look at Death Wish Coffee. … [Read more...]
The Ides Of March: 2017 Edition
“Beware the Ides of March.” – The Soothsayer, from Julius Caesar I wanted to remind you of the significance of March 15 — the Ides of March. It’s not about stabbing. It’s about coming together in groups and stabbing. Too “cutting” a comment? It’s also the corporate entity deadline for filing tax returns for calendar year entities. … [Read more...]
Make Globalization Great Again
“Behind this mask there is more than just flesh. Beneath this mask there is an idea... and ideas are bulletproof.” -- V, from V For Vendetta Part of Der Gropenfuhrer’s plan to make America great again is to build walls, which I believe hinders globalization. My feeling is that with a physical wall also comes social, emotional and nearly every … [Read more...]
Your Exit Plan, Your Employees and Your Lawyer
One of Brinen & Associates’ many specialties is advising owners about when they want to buy or sell a small business. On the sell-side, some sellers have particular buyers in mind: Their key employees. Sellers often want the business to live on via the people who helped build or maintain its success. My feeling is that no matter how high … [Read more...]
