Paradise community capital
Goal of the fund was to create new jobs, increase benefits, and provide a return to investors.
ThickasA one of the businesses had problems with filling orders and increased competition.
-two options
1. Sell two divisions or
2. Find new management.
Hybrid option
-hire a consulting firm to diagnose the cause of the problem.
Rest a while
-faced increased competition and older demographic
Options
1. Outsource overseas
2 go upscale
Hybrid option
Conduct market research to determine if upscale need is there if yes do option 1 if not then exit the portfolio.
Joe’s grills
Manufactures grills for restaurants and diners with high level of returns
Difficulties
-not hiring local untrained applicants or implementing workforce enhancement programs
Options
1. Do nothing
2. Convince management to honor agreement.