Yesterday I was asked by a well-meaning family member if we had an "exit plan" in place for the vineyard business. I was taken aback. Exit Plan? I am pushing for time to plan for success let alone failure! What ever happened to failure not being an option and crossing bridges when we come to them? I am convinced "exit plans" and "exit strategies" are just another way for business and marketing plans to look thick and impressive. I can handle a basic SWOT plan - it is certainly wise to know your threats and weaknesses - but to plan what we would do if our venture fails is a complete waste of time.
I asked Jamie what he thought his "exit plan" would be and, after due consideration, he suggested "to become a cult leader with hundreds of young nubile wives and die in a raging sex scandal".
I think that is about as useful as anything else.
The plumber just didn't show up today, so we will be moving in to a shed with no kitchen tomorrow.
Stories, observations and just a few recipes from Hamilton's Bluff Vineyard, Canowindra, NSW, Australia.
Doesn't the saying go that you can't choose your relatives? You could also choose to be deaf with comments like that or get a canon. Can understand how you would have felt. Melissa
ReplyDeleteGood luck with it all, you have soo many challenges in front of you I won't name them and spoil your fun ...
ReplyDeleteAll the best from a fellow boutique-ee