In the first 18 months after Diana Mondino and Viviana Zocco sold their credit rating firm Standard & Poors (S & P), the business has grown rapidly. Young entrepreneurs not only got a decent amount for their company, they also received significant support for the development of their business and their talents. All analysts, including two managing directors, regularly participate in educational respected S & P programs. In addition, their experience in rating committees with analysts around the world was an extension of their immeasurable. In general, the acquisition worked well. However, the economic situation in the last three months was taking its toll. Load increased more companies are facing difficulties and needs to be reassessed. Unpleasant job lowering the company inevitably increased at such times, as well. In addition, the main market for the ratings, the industrial sector was maturing. To continue to grow the business will now require extensive education of potential customers in new markets, such as insurance and managed funds. As Mondino and Zocco discussed their hopes for the coming year, they wondered whether it might be time to get out of the company they created. "Hide
by Anne Donnellon Source: Babson College 14 pages. Publication Date: January 1, 1999. Prod. #: BAB016-PDF-ENG
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