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An Inside Look at an Intern’s Experience at CCA

An Inside Look at an Intern’s Experience at CCA

This blog post was written by Joy Chu, a previous CCA intern. She talks about her experience at CCA and what she learned throughout her internship.

Sex, Lies and Alternatives To The 750 ml Bottle

Sex, Lies and Alternatives To The 750 ml Bottle

Most of the wine sold in the U.S. is done so in 750ml bottles with a cork enclosure.  I would give an exact percentage, but once again Finn the black lab, my fact checker, is taking a nap (Finn is awake about 2 hours a day).  Just take my word for it based on traveling around the country and spending an inordinate amount of time in retail stores selling wine.

Miners... and I Don't Mean Like 'Coal Miner's Daughter'

Miners... and I Don't Mean Like 'Coal Miner's Daughter'

People who start companies are not “normal.” They start companies for a variety of reasons. Some are successful at it, and some are not. 

There is a segment of these people that I refer to as “miners.” It’s a term I made up years ago to try to explain the behavior I have witnessed and/or read about by people who start and (to the benefit and detriment of the company) stay involved in running the operations and interacting with the employees of the company.

 

 

Want To Get Humiliated? Pitch Your Idea To A Private Equity Firm

Want To Get Humiliated? Pitch Your Idea To A Private Equity Firm

At some point in a company’s life cycle, outside investments may need to be considered to fund growth that regular bank debt financing can’t support and/or provide liquidity to original investors and owners.  When that time comes, chances are you will have to make a “pitch” to a private equity firm.