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8 Need-to-Know Tips for Selling Your Business in 2018
In today’s sellers’ market, good businesses for sale receive a lot of attention from buyers and typically do not stay on the market for long. Buyers know they must be competitive with their offers in order to stand out from the growing crowd interested in making acquisitions. From Business.com 8 Need-to-Know Tips for Selling Your […]
Getting the Best Deal for Your Midsize Company
Edward Crawford, with The Coltala Group in Dallas, has written an interesting article highlighting certain issues with traditional private equity investors and contrasting them with the “holding company” approach. GETTING THE BEST DEAL FOR YOUR MIDSIZE COMPANY by Edward J. Crawford Co-founder (President), The Coltala Group THE RISE OF THE HOLDING COMPANY In the final […]
Kasper & Associates Market Update
The following article from economist Ray Perryman recently appeared in the Fort Worth Business Press. While growth in the Texas economy isn’t new, the projections here match what we’re hearing from our clients. Companies manufacturing products for defense contractors are especially optimistic about increases in defense spending while those supporting the oil and gas industry […]
How 6 Senior Bankers Are Advising Sellers in a Frothy Market
Noted excerpts: “Valuations are higher…as equity is more abundant, competition for quality assets more fierce, and interest rates lower.” “Higher valuations tend to drive greater selectivity on the part of buyers.” “Continue to drive your business…while seriously exploring the potential opportunities.” From Axial Forum: *************************************** How 6 Senior Bankers Are Advising Sellers in a Frothy […]
‘I Sold My Business at 10X Multiple.’ A Multiple of What (and When)?
In case you missed Managing Partner Layne Kasper‘s presentation at Tech FW’s TECH Nest, this article touches on some of the topics covered. From Divestopedia *********************************** ‘I Sold My Business at 10X Multiple.’ A Multiple of What (and When)? Derek van der Plaat Takeaway: Here are some answers to the key question about what multiple […]
Talking Valuations
Managing Partner Layne Kasper will be discussing business valuation at TechFW‘s TECH Nest session on Tuesday, March 6 from 4:30-5:30pm. For details click here.
What the NFL and Olympics have in common… and can teach you about business
“Delivering on the biggest stage, when it matters most — that we can do.” From ENO8.com: *********************************** What the NFL and Olympics have in common… and can teach you about business by Jeff Francis The lottery of sporting months is rapidly approaching. Something that only happens once every four years. It’s like a super moon […]
Key Negotiation Tactics for Your M&A Transaction
From Divestopedia: Key Negotiation Tactics for Your M&A Transaction By Stephen Groves Takeaway: Of all the tactics you use in your M&A deals, these are the ones that will make the biggest difference. When negotiating the divestment or acquisition of a company, if negotiations go to plan, all parties involved should reap the rewards and […]
Layne Kasper on “Fort Worth Today”
Managing Partner Layne Kasper was interviewed by Chris Quinn on “Fort Worth Today”. Click here for a preview and here for the full interview.
Success Maxims (Part 22)
Kasper & Associates maintains faith in the American spirit and we believe in the power of positive thinking. To that end, we’ve presented Success Maxims — a collection of our favorite motivational quotes, essays and leadership advice. (For a complete collection, e-mail your mailing address to contact@kasperassociates.com.) SUCCESS MAXIMS –Part 22– “The Greatest Things” […]