A tough choice faces anyone who grows their venture into a successful company with external shareholders and a strong team.

‘Should I stay or should I go’ becomes a question that niggles as you wonder if you can sever the ties and leave your baby in someone else’s hands. That was the dilemma facing Tim Bishop, as his company Prezence was increasingly influenced by its shareholder Primedia and he had pretty much worked himself out of a job. When his contract with Primedia ended, Bishop could have renewed it, but it also left him free to tackle other adventures.