Recent Articles from Jon Wiley
Why you might want what the other guy’s got
Companies grow in one of two ways: organically and through acquisition. Organic growth is achieved through the normal course of operations. New customers are added from sales and marketing and expansion to new territories. New products and/or services are added through R&D, product extension and updates. Most companies are continually pursuing organic growth. The alternative […]
Public or private?
There have been a couple of recent announcements by Colorado companies regarding the choice to operate as a public or private entity. Natural Grocers just completed its IPO after operating as a private company since 1955. The proceeds provided some liquidity for current shareholders and will provide capital to pay down debt and support the […]
Taking some chips off the table
For business owners with significant wealth tied up in their business, a recapitalization can be a way to realize some of that value today and potentially increase the value of the company for a second round in the future. There is an option available to many business owners that could allow them to realize some […]
Can you afford to grow?
The down economy over the past several years has forced many business owners to focus on their cost structure and run a more lean enterprise. This effort has resulted in many companies making better margins and becoming more profitable even with a flattened revenue stream. But there comes a point when there are no more […]