Most business philosophy dictates that businesses must grow to survive. “Grow or die!” the business magazines shout. And this idea has merit: you don’t want a stagnant business. But there are many ways to grow your business, and before you dip your toe into any of them (or before you get carried away by the wave of growth that may already be hitting your business right now) it’s a good idea to … [Read more...]
Business Book Review: The Pumpkin Plan
At Ten Key, Inc., we’re continually educating ourselves on business, so in the coming months, we’ll be featuring reviews of the business books we love. Got a business book you love? Let us know, and we can include your review (with a link to your company website) in an upcoming article!It seems appropriate to review one of our recent finds, The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz, in October, … [Read more...]
Ten Key, Inc. Featured Client: Designer Draperies of Boston
In our most recent blog article, we talked about acquisitions as a route of company growth. Are you considering it? Well, then read on! One of our clients, Julie Murphy of Designer Draperies of Boston, completed the acquisition process last year. Julie was kind enough to share her story with us: “I started out a one-person workroom, working out of my home, hiring part time help as our volume … [Read more...]
Considering Acquisition? Ten Key Can Help
When you think of mergers and acquisitions, you probably imagine a skyscraper boardroom full of people in suits going over piles of paperwork, right? People often think that acquisition is “only for the big guys,” but that’s simply untrue. For many small-to-medium sized businesses, acquisition can be a very efficient, effective way to grow.If you’re ready to look into acquisition as a route to … [Read more...]