The worst is over without a doubt.
Never make a personnel judgment the first time it comes up.
Work hard. There is no short cut.
Competition is the final price determinant and competitive prices may result in profits which force you to accept a rate of return less than you hoped for, or for that matter to accept temporary losses
There is no resting place for an enterprise in a competitive economy.
Take my assets - but leave me my organization and in five years I'll have it all back.