How do you know that the answer to your current problem may just be very simple but, because you assumed it was too complex or expensive to resolve, you were afraid to ask for help? Conversely, how do you know that an issue you have that seems simple may, in fact, be a whole lot more complicated – so you can’t afford not to solve it or it will get even worse? How do you know unless you ask? Here is one example. The saying goes that great companies are bought – not sold. If so, ask yourself why anyone would want to buy your company? If so, why? If not, why not? How do you know unless you ask?
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Great point, Mark! In addition, who do you turn to to ask? Some of the most promising companies I’ve worked with prioritize identifying, establishing, and relying upon a base of external trusted advisers. They came to the realization that they simply don’t have the time, objectivity, or expertise to figure it all out themselves.
By: Bruce Allen on October 28, 2010
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