Organic Growth


Low interest rates have facilitated our growth. We all need to grow, but the likelihood of the Fed raising rates will cause most of us to adjust our growth plan. The growth in our business is has two components. The easy one is inorganic growth caused by acquisitions. The other growth we control is organic growth. While this approach is difficult it is enduring. 


Senior management is the goal of many professionals. The reason allows control and compensation. The managers can make the rules. The rules often benefit the managers. This corporate largess needs to be addressed. 


Our stock website picture matters. The picture that we post on our website and we email to reporters is enduring. We need to take our approach seriously and work with professional photographers. 


The Rams proved that defense wins championships. This mantra is difficult to implement and is another sports reality that can help. Defense requires work and the impact is not as noticeable as other tasks. The team who practices and focuses on defense can win. 


We need to accept the reality that as rates rise we should hone our organic growth skills.


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