What makes a business "good" ?

by a searcher from Minnesota State University, Mankato - College of Business

1 year ago

Question for all:
Without diving into operational/financial metrics, how do you personally define a "good business" from a 30,000ft point-of-view?

Appreciate the responses & answers in advance. Looking forward to it!

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searcher from University of Melbourne

A business which has and is likely to continue to earn its owners a good return on their capital.

1 year ago | like reply | 1 like

searcher from University of Virginia-Darden - Darden School of Business

I like how Warren Buffett boring companies that delight people.

1 year ago | like reply | 2 likes

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