ABSTRACT
‘They’ve been coasting for years,’ says Grant. ‘Using our contacts, we could double their sales inside five years. It would pay for itself.’ Grant wants to buy a mid-size contractor. ‘It’s a different kind of market, though,’ you say. ‘And what happens if sales decline? We’re taking on a load of debt.’
‘You’re such a wet blanket,’ is Grant’s scornful riposte. ‘Get with it Let’s shake things up a bit.’
