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Attn CEOs – 5 Signs that are you Fishing in a “too small” pond of Investors – And How to Change It

January 11, 2016

Generating liquidity in company stock can be tough. Just being a public company doesn’t provide a shareholder base or liquidity. Here are some signs that your investor base might be on the small side: 1) Not Enough Shareholders – Often I will be speaking with a CEO or an IR executive, and they will … More Attn CEOs – 5 Signs that are you Fishing in a “too small” pond of Investors – And How to Change It

5 mistakes Small Cap public Company CEOs make

January 4, 2016

1. CEOs think that executing on the business plan is the only factor that affects the stock Unfortunately, the public company’s CEO also has to manage the “Stock” as well as the Company. This means that 50% of your time can be spent managing your team and 50% of your time should be telling your … More 5 mistakes Small Cap public Company CEOs make

When is a Public Company really a Private Company in Disguise?

September 23, 2015

Long ago a fund manager I know was explaining Public company operations to a newly minted small cap CEO. He said, “As a public company CEO, you now have two jobs: 1) Managing your company and 2) Managing your stock”. He continued to say that managing your company well doesn’t ensure that your stock will … More When is a Public Company really a Private Company in Disguise?