Online Insight Newsletter Archive

Perimeter Advisors publishes its newsletter for business owners, “Online Insight,” four times a year. Previous issues are available to read in pdf. Simply click on the page icon to download.

Online Insight, 2011, 4th Quarter
Workers, Jobs, and What To Do Next
Why we need to stop playing the blame game and take charge of our future
Online Insight, 2011, 3rd Quarter
American Ingenuity (Part 5)
The Business of Babies

How traditional needs combined with new attitudes inspired Ada Vaughan and Jen Beall to create unique businesses to serve today’s parents.
Online Insight, 2011, 2nd Quarter
Not for Profit...or Maybe Not
“No money, no mission”—why not-for-profits need to think like businesses in order to thrive
Online Insight, 2011, 1st Quarter
To Buy Or Not To Buy?
Acquisitions can be a great way to grow revenues, expand into new markets, or build capacity… but they can also be fraught with risk. Here are a few things to think about before you take the plunge.
Online Insight, 2010, 4th Quarter
Market-making in the Digital Age
Creative upstarts are using technology to bring buyers and sellers ever closer together. What does this mean for you?
Online Insight, 2010, 3rd Quarter
Why You Should Never Lose on Price—And How to Make Me Right
Online Insight, 2010, 2nd Quarter
American Ingenuity (Part 4)
How serendipitous discovery combined with out-of-the-box thinking has made Diana’s Bananas a “world’s best” business.
Online Insight, 2010, 1st Quarter
Don’t Bank On It…
Time for a makeover if the banking industry wants to be relevant in the 21st century!
Online Insight, 2009, 4th Quarter
Our Biggest Enemy
The greatest threat to American business is not the economy, the capital markets, or overseas competition...it’s our own complacency.
Online Insight, 2009, 3rd Quarter
Multiple Choices
Before you talk valuation with an investment banker, here are a few things you’ll want to know.
Online Insight, 2009, 2nd Quarter
American Ingenuity (Part 3)
Star Legacy Funeral Network Disrupts the “Dying Business”
Online Insight, 2009, 1st Quarter
American Ingenuity (Part 2)
Aaron Equipment Combines the Best of Old and New to Build a Global Business
Online Insight, 2008, 4th Quarter
American Ingenuity (Part 1)
IDEAL Industries Counts on Its People to Build a World-Class Business
Online Insight, 2008, 3rd Quarter
This Price Can’t Be Right???
In today’s volatile environment, managing supplier price increases is critical
Online Insight, 2008, 2nd Quarter
Share and Share Alike?
How to avoid the “Four Is Fatal” trap
Online Insight, 2008, 1st Quarter
Making the Most of Shareholder Value
Forget “Barbarians at the Gate”—and Take a Thoughtful Approach to Your Top Responsibility
Online Insight, 2007, 4th Quarter
The Customer is Always Right. . . . .Or Maybe Not
Be on the lookout for behaviors that sap value from your business
Online Insight, 2007, 3rd Quarter
The Principle of One—1% That Is!
When it comes to profitability, small changes can make a big difference.
Online Insight, 2007, 2nd Quarter
Is VC For Me?
Venture Capital Provides Fuel for Growth...But It's Not For Everyone
Online Insight, 2007, 1st Quarter
China and India—So What’s the Difference?
Take a look behind the numbers of these two emerging giants
Online Insight, 2006, 4th Quarter
When The Going Gets Tough...The Savvy Can Prosper
Position Your Business Now To Take Advantage of the Next Downturn
Online Insight, 2006, 3rd Quarter
Job Description: CEO
Making the transition from hands-on entrepreneur to strategic chief executive may be a challenge, but it's often essential.
Online Insight, 2006, 2nd Quarter
Get Paid What You're Worth!
Make Sure You're Getting a Fair Share of the Value "Pie"
Online Insight, 2006, 1st Quarter
Build a Bench—Build Your Business
Investing in your team leads to payoffs today...and down the road.
Online Insight, 2005, 4th Quarter
Dress for Success—Look Like You Mean Business
It’s never too early to plan for an exit.
Online Insight, 2005, 3rd Quarter
Working Capital—Asset or Liability?
Seeking capital to invest in your business?  Here’s the first place to look.
Online Insight, 2005, 2nd Quarter
A Beautiful Relationship? It's Up to You.
How good is your banking relationship? Take this simple test for a quick assessment.
Online Insight, 2005, 1st Quarter
It Doesn’t Have to Be Lonely at the Top
Its time to put some “Outside Insight” to work for you.
Online Insight, 2004, 4th Quarter
Wealth Creation—Sounds Great, But What Is It?
Practical pointers for building value in your business.