by Michael Dick | May 24, 2018 | Osborne Insights Blogs
As we look back over the last 25 years, a lot of things have changed. Computing and internet capability are two great examples. Do any of you remember those “luggables” – the so-called first portable computer? Compare that to today’s smartphone which literally...
by Michael Dick | Nov 14, 2017 | Osborne Insights Blogs
I had the pleasure of speaking at the Family Enterprise Xchange Forum last week. The biggest benefit of being a speaker at these events is that – while I was there to share my story – I also got to listen to the experiences of others. The forum was aimed...
by Michael Dick | Sep 6, 2017 | Osborne Insights Blogs
This is an excerpt from a Value Builder System™ publication. Are you trying to time the sale of your business so that you exit when both your business and the economy are peaking? While your objective to build your company’s value is admirable, here are five reasons...
by Michael Dick | Dec 23, 2016 | Osborne Insights Blogs
Osborne Group Principal Michael Dick passes on some thoughts from The Value Builder System on how strategic buyers view the opportunity to purchase your business. So how do you get a public company like multiple for your business? One approach is to look for a...
by Michael Dick | Jul 11, 2016 | Osborne Insights Blogs
The Osborne Group spent June 8, 2016 at the Toronto Entrepreneurs Symposium and Tradeshow talking to many entrepreneurs. We asked them “What drives value in your business?” To keep the discussion somewhat focused we gave entrepreneurs the list of eight value drivers...
