Consolidation--The Juggernaut Hits the Wall

Build upon that which makes your company unique. "Is it a certain product niche or a certain market that you serve well? Can you become a leader in some aspect of your business? Can you build, organically or through acquisitions, a business with scale and staying power?"

If you're looking to sell, know why. "Companies need to now ask themselves: Why would someone want to own me? If you cannot answer that question yourself, it is probable that no buyer will find this reason for you."