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Fighting on Level Ground

Posted on October 16, 2011 by John F. Dini

Poland has been conquered numerous times in history. Since the 11th century, it has been partially occupied, partitioned, or fully subjugated by the Germans, Russians, Austrians, Mongols, Tartar Muslims, French (under Napoleon), Prussians and Hungarians. The Poles aren’t a timid people, … Continue Reading →

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Changes in the new landscape

Posted on October 2, 2011 by John F. Dini

Last week we talked about an economy where we can expect things to stay flat, or at least feel like they are flat, for a long time. The ageing Boomers, a long recovery in real estate and construction, shrinking government … Continue Reading →

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Dealing with “Malaise”

Posted on September 18, 2011 by John F. Dini

This starts out sounding like doom and gloom. It isn’t. I have come to the realization that the world of small business ownership is changing, and we have to change with it. For the next few weeks this column will … Continue Reading →

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Profits and Savings aren’t the Same Thing

Posted on June 5, 2011 by John F. Dini

How much profit will you make this year? If you are like many business owners, the answer is “We’ll see.” They consider profit to be the amount left over after all of the business expenses are paid. That’s an accounting … Continue Reading →

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Service Needs to be a Defensible Territory

Posted on March 26, 2011 by John F. Dini

The UN air strikes against Gaddafi’s forces raise an obvious question. Why Libya? Although we believe Qaddafi is a really bad guy, there are plenty of other players in North Africa and the Middle East that have to rank somewhere … Continue Reading →

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Does the Economy Affect Your Business?

Posted on March 6, 2011 by John F. Dini

I love this quote from Paul Krugman in a breakfast speech a few weeks ago. “The Financial Industry rolled along extending credit to everyone, until they had their Wiley Coyote moment. You know how that works. Wiley Coyote runs off … Continue Reading →

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Lifestyle or Legacy – Part 4

Posted on February 19, 2011 by John F. Dini

Last week a client told me “You are wrong. I have a lifestyle business that is ALSO a legacy business.” Sorry, but that doesn’t fly. He has built a good company, and continues to improve it. Be he is not driving … Continue Reading →

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Lifestyle or Legacy – Part 3

Posted on February 6, 2011 by John F. Dini

Let’s turn to the Legacy Builders.They are the business owners who have achieved Lifestyle status (as defined in the last posting) but continue to work hard to build their businesses. Their objective is a company that does far more than … Continue Reading →

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Lifestyle vs. Legacy – Part 1

Posted on January 23, 2011 by John F. Dini

There are three types of business owners. The first, which encompasses the vast majority of small businesses, is the one who simply wants to make a living from running his or her business. They dream of the day that they … Continue Reading →

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Why is San Antonio Bucking the Trend?

Posted on January 9, 2011 by John F. Dini

The national economy is recovering, but it has a long way to go. Residential and commercial foreclosures, consumer debt levels, and bloated public pensions will take some time to correct. Yet San Antonio has been named as one of the … Continue Reading →

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From the Small Business Advocate newsletter

Posted on December 13, 2010 by John F. Dini

This is from Jim Blasingames “Small Business Advocate” newsletter, and is based on a show we did last week. If you don’t get Jim’s newsletter, or want to hear the show, I strongly recommenfd that you go to http://www.smallbusinessadvocate.com/ Here is … Continue Reading →

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The Only Thing We Have to Fear?

Posted on October 28, 2010 by John F. Dini

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” FDR famously broadcast during the Great Depression. His speech didn’t end that economic slump, and the election next week won’t end this one. It will, however, help. The Republicans are … Continue Reading →

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