In both cases the OP presented, growth is still both "good". Anyway, sorry to be pedantic. The ultimate difference is your end-goal. Do you want to be rich or b

In both cases the OP presented, growth is still both "good". Anyway, sorry to be pedantic. The ultimate difference is your end-goal. Do you want to be rich or be a king? http://blog.asmartbear.com/rich-vs-king-sold-company.html http://blog.asmartbear.com/rich-vs-king-sold-company.html Just Bieber is rich and Phish are kings. Growth is necessary and needed for both.