In this new blog series, Blackburn Capital managing partner Greg McDonough explores how businesses can strengthen operations to stay afloat during the current economic slowdown, and any future recessions. Drawing on many years’ experience as a business manager, entrepreneur and financial consultant, McDonough offers tips, strategies and action plans designed to build a solid survival...Read More

Vital steps must be taken in advance to plan for an acquisition During the 22 years that Don Britton spent running his company, he developed an ardent interest in building strong teams in the workplace. So when he eventually decided to sell Network Alliance, gathering his employees together to break the news about the deal...Read More

In my first podcast episode, I spoke with FMS Inc. owner and founder Luke Chung. On the morning of 9/11, Luke Chung was among millions of Americans reeling with shock and horror when terrorists hijacked four airplanes and slammed them into New York City’s Twin Towers and the Pentagon headquarters in Washington, DC. Bystanders felt...Read More

With interest rates set to rise this year, many businesses are thinking about getting access to some additional cash before the cost of borrowing goes up.  However, just because interest rates are going up, is that a good reason to get a loan?  A better question to ask is “regardless of interest rates, is getting...Read More

Entrepreneurs’ Organization supported me every step of the way There are many reasons why I love competing in triathlons. Not the least of them is the lingering feeling that one day, my endurance training might equip me to save someone’s life. I just didn’t know it would be my own. I spent most of last...Read More

Dedicating resources towards having adventures adds to quality of life I am currently knee-deep into a book titled Die with Zero (2020) that was recommended by my close friend, Yash. The author, Bill Perkins, discusses a concept he calls “experience dividends.” This refers to the reward you receive after an experience has been lived. It’s...Read More