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Founding Partner Ed Kasper
Two recent Fort Worth Star-Telegram articles shed light on K&A; Founder Ed Kasper’s personal life: “Long-Term Growth: More than three decades of careful tending and rolling with changes has created a success story for plant life in a Fort Worth back yard” http://www.star-telegram.com/168/story/1618832.html “Ed & Janet Kasper 45th Anniversary Announcement” http://www.legacy.com/DFW/Celebrations.asp?Page=Announcement&PersonID;=132597450
1984-2009: Celebrating 25 Years of Making Connections…Creating Results
Message from Founding Partner Ed Kasper: “I’m proud of my country and I believe in the free enterprise system which made her great.” These words were especially apropos 25 years ago when I founded this firm, and my passion for assisting owners considering the sale of their business has not changed one bit. I regard […]
Balancing Acts
Inc. magazine is on our required reading list. No other publication caters to entrepreneurs and small businesses as effectively. This month’s edition includes an excellent column by Meg Cadoux Hirshberg, describing the challenges business ownership can place on a marriage and family. Good to consider for those thinking about pursuing an entrepreneurial path. http://www.inc.com/magazine/20090901/balancing-acts-if-not-now-when.html
Banking for Entrepreneurs
Ever wonder what goes on in your banker’s mind? Bruce Bradford’s blog gives some interesting insights. http://www.bankerbradford.com/2009/06/what-your-banker-looks-for-in-your.html
Comparing Two Approaches to State Government
In many ways, while California is sinking, Texas is flying high. http://www.economist.com/printedition/displayStory.cfm?Story_ID=13990207
Buyer-Side Search
K&A; has been retained by a Metal Fabrication Company seeking a strategic acquisition. Target company would be involved in metals business, located in Dallas/Fort Worth area, with Sales Revenue from $1-3 million. Point of Contact: Layne Kasper (817/738-4220, ext. 102; kasper@kasperassociates.com).
Buyer's Market?
The author says it’s a “buyer’s market”, but with lower deal flow it is also an excellent time to sell a company. Good companies for sale today have the attention of a higher number of serious buyers. http://www.inc.com/magazine/20090601/a-buyers-market-what-is-your-business-worth-now.html
Negotiating Tip
Negotiating Tip: Sometimes you’re better off saying nothing at all. http://www.inc.com/magazine/20090601/norm-brodsky-when-negotiating-listen-before-you-speak.html
Texas State Franchise Tax
Texas legislature moving in the right direction, raising exemption on state franchise tax — easing the burden on small businesses can only help stimulate economic growth. Here’s hoping other states and Congress follow suit. http://www.nfib.com/tabid/598/Default.aspx?cmsid=48999&v;=1
Asset Protection for Business Owners
In an effort to remain on top of tax matters for our clients, we spent time with Tax Attorney/CPA Marvin Blum of The Blum Firm (www.theblumfirm.com) discussing tax and asset protection issues that impact private business owners. The following excerpt from Marvin’s recent presentation to the Fort Worth Chapter of the Texas Society of Certified […]
