I had a chance to evaluate an exceptional company. They started when others were closing down: the end of 2000. Some 30 people and since last summer cash flow positive. High tech field that is still emerging. However, they have been able to get all the possible deals available and secure the leader position globally. Competitors have awaken to the same actions only 6 months ago and are now knocking on the same doors this company secured deals with years ago. Also, still with the orignal business plan holding and even pacing them accordingly. A rare case I regret to admit. If everything goes nicely they could be a fat trade sale candidate in two to three years. The economical situation should be favourable as well as the emerging market by then. A company run by serial entrepreneurs and tech geegs with respectable track records. Amateurs should not bother...
CEO of a listed company was joking today that it's an industry standard to keep all the incurred holiday days in cushion for the day when you're fired. Eventually you're anyhow and it's just a matter of time. And for that moment being it's a nice feeling to have some 2-6 months worth of paid holiday available. In cash that is. And he was not joking...
Posted at April 10, 2003 10:04 PM