There are few things more satisfying to me than finding out that a company is well run.
(Most companies aren’t; most companies are walking disasters that somehow manage to make money).
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(Most companies aren’t; most companies are walking disasters that somehow manage to make money) <-- why do you say so? and does that mean they're ripe for disruption?
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I should be more precise with that: I mean to say that most *small-to-medium sized* companies are walking disasters. Big companies tend to be like countries: areas of well run infrastructure, with a few departments that are basically useless. And lots of politicians.
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I'm inclined to agree with you, but could you give some examples or anecdotes on why/how most SMEs are walking disasters?
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On Twitter? No way! In a more private forum, definitely.
But this isn't difficult to verify. I've not yet met a growing startup that wasn't a garbage fire on the inside. It'll be easy to ask around (or verify for yourself)
As for SMEs — I found this list to be largely true. permanentequity.com/writings/table
Business is difficult because you have to be decently good at everything, all at the same time. Most SME operators don't bother reaching for excellence on every front.
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