"Interestingly, koi, when put in a fish bowl, will only grow up to three inches. When this same fish is placed in a large tank, it will grow to about nine inches long. In a pond koi can reach lengths of eighteen inches. Amazingly, when placed in a lake, koi can grow to three feet long. The metaphor is obvious. You are limited by how you see the world."
-- Vince Poscente

Friday, March 25, 2011

How to Hold on to Key Employees (Article 4, Exit planning series)

Courtesy of SunbeltMergers.com
During a company merger, the devil is in the details. Identifying key employees and employment issues early on can facilitate a smooth deal. And a communication plan can help prevent, for example, top-producing salespeople from defecting to competitors, decimating the company's customer base, and affecting its value.

It's important to offer employees incentives to stay, but you also need to anticipate potential legal issues. Plan now to put in place your protections to prevent employees from disrupting your deal, both before and after it closes.

to read the full article... click here.

And be sure to follow the next installment of our Exit Planning Series, Monday is about "Inventory."

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Son Isaac on Camel in Tangiers
"Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith."-- Margaret Shepard