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How Do We C.R.E.A.T.E. Our Core Values?

A mission-based organization, WBD focuses on small business growth and development. Internally, we have a mission also—our core values. Firms create core values to answer many questions: What image do you want to convey? What are your underlying philosophies? How personal values factor into the company? How do core values align with the mission statement? In response to types of…

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Craft Brewers Draft a Plan for Business Growth

By Bruce Kaufmann WBD Senior Credit Analyst Manager In my time at WBD, I have analyzed and underwritten a number of businesses in the craft brewing industry.  Combined with my enthusiasm for craft beer, and observing how these businesses have evolved over time, I have developed some insight into factors that are indicators of likely success. I am not a…