by Michael Dick | Apr 23, 2020 | Osborne Insights Blogs
Many businesses and organizations have been completely shut down to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Early indications are that Canada’s mitigation strategy is working; we’re seeing fewer cases meaning less person to person transmission. This does not necessarily...
by Michael Dick | Jul 2, 2019 | Osborne Insights Blogs
The folks at the Value Builder System™ provide the following insight: “Your age has a big impact on your attitude toward your business, and your feelings about one day getting out of it.” For example, one person who runs a boutique mergers and acquisitions...
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 | 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...