Here are a few of Andrew J. Sherman of Dickstein Shapiro's brilliant observations and predictions which I thought could benefit all:
1. The Next 12 Months Will Be Very Darwinian. Unlike the past few years, only the smart and the strong companies will do well in the next couple of years, as there is simply not enough fat in capital markets or the workforce to take the weak along for the ride. There will be more focus on protecting and building on what you have, rather than focusing on rapid growth. Entrepreneurs must be flexible and highly responsive to market changes and customer needs, and should be extra careful in the management and use of precious resources. The party is not over but the bouncer at the door just got a lot bigger and is being more selective about who gets in to the party (and who stays in!).
2. Growth Must Be Strategic and Creative. The capital markets for smaller and mid-sized companies will not be as accessible nor as affordable as they were pre 2008. Therefore, your plans to raise capital to grow your business going forward must be much more strategic and creative than ever before, with a greater focus on strategic investors partnering, licensing, alliances and even domestic and international franchising as strategies for expansion, as set forth in greater detail below. ..... (more)
1. The Next 12 Months Will Be Very Darwinian. Unlike the past few years, only the smart and the strong companies will do well in the next couple of years, as there is simply not enough fat in capital markets or the workforce to take the weak along for the ride. There will be more focus on protecting and building on what you have, rather than focusing on rapid growth. Entrepreneurs must be flexible and highly responsive to market changes and customer needs, and should be extra careful in the management and use of precious resources. The party is not over but the bouncer at the door just got a lot bigger and is being more selective about who gets in to the party (and who stays in!).
2. Growth Must Be Strategic and Creative. The capital markets for smaller and mid-sized companies will not be as accessible nor as affordable as they were pre 2008. Therefore, your plans to raise capital to grow your business going forward must be much more strategic and creative than ever before, with a greater focus on strategic investors partnering, licensing, alliances and even domestic and international franchising as strategies for expansion, as set forth in greater detail below. ..... (more)
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