Where does business nutrition come from?

We are seeing, and will continue to see many company failures as our economies change shape and massive government support ceases. It made me wonder, why do those companies fail?

A metaphor. I've found myself recently discussing soil ecology with farmers and vets. An area I have very little understanding of, so the conversations have proved enjoyable and instructive. I think there is a parallel with business ecosystems. Bear with me.

Plant health depends critically on the invisible dry matter below ground - the root system and its ecosystem. This in turn depends on the health of just a few inches of topsoil, and industrial farming has dramatically depleted the health of that topsoil through the introduction of artificial fertiliser, over tilling and over use. The soil is exhausted. Good topsoil though offers:

• Improved water holding capacity

• Improved cation exchange capacity (nutrient holding)

• Better soil structure (drainage)

• Carbon sequestration

My view on parallels; Business "topsoil" is th…