The Mañana Man Gets Serious--DeWese

This concept is important to the owners of privately held companies especially, but not limited to the printing industry. This is because many owners do not see themselves as investors, but rather as "business operators" who merely earn a living from the business.

This attitudinal difference between investor and operator can impair the process of building value. Instead, the ideal circumstance is one where the individual seeks both value appreciation and operational success.