Going Horizontal (Part 1)

Small Business

Simply put, Horizontal Integration is growth by acquiring competitors. It can be more nuanced than that, but in most cases it would mean simply buying a competitor and merging the businesses together. Horizontal Integration is a long game with a long-range return on investment, but it can be a fantastic way to grow your business…

Boots, Straps, & Lures

Small Business

New is exciting. There is an exhilaration that comes with building a new thing, embarking on a new journey, lacing up and hiking that new trail. While you’re building something new, you may be able to fund it with your current revenue. This is called “bootstrapping”. As in, “pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps”.…