What is Success in 2014 for Inc 500 Ranked Companies

WHAT IS SUCCESS IN 2014 FOR INC 500 RANKED COMPANIES

Tony ShapBusiness Development Consultant to America's Fastest-Growing Companies

Are you in it for the long haul? Quick profits are alwaysgoodandmanyofyourclientshaveexperiencedthis,butthetaleofthetapewiththissystemistheabilitytolookatthetrends,researchthecompanyandits'product(s),andthen pull the trigger to buy or sell.

Equally important for those who have been in theinvestment community for some time is knowing thedifference between what was done in the earlydevelopment and investment phase of the company andwhatisrequirednowthattheinvestmenthaspaidoff.Thephrase: "Past performance is not an indicator of futureprofits" iskey for investorsandcompanymanagement incontinuingtheirsuccess.

Moving from a firm that earned $600,000 in profits in2005,withadebt loadof only$50,000 requires less skillthan the 2013 profitability of $5,000,000 with a debt of$1,000,000. While the requirements on companymanagement to maintain the product line that broughtprofitability are still there, now comes the increasedresponsibility to increase research and development,marketing, and acquire the talent needed to keep thecurrentmarketshare.

Again, the mindset and actions that were needed to getthe company in the top tier for growth will need to bereworkedinordertostayinthattoptierandmoveuptheladder of profitability, innovation, and higher returns.Companies that continue to review their priorities, goalsand structure have done well in the years following theGreatDepression.

Smartcompanymanagementrecognizeswhenitneedshelp. 

Tony Shap isaleadingbusinessdevelopmentconsultanttocompaniesonthewayupand

wantingtogohigherontheInc500.Callforaconsultationtoday(805)870-5025.