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Remembering Dave Newell
The K&A family sends prayers and condolences to Delane and the Newell family on the passing of long-time Senior Associate Dave Newell. A good man and a good friend. *********************** David Robert Newell (1940 to 2013) David Robert Newell, 73, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, after a […]
Avoiding the Biggest Deal Killer: Time
Great advice for business sellers (and buyers). From Divestopedia.com: ************************************ Avoiding the Biggest Deal Killer: Time By Rose Stabler Source: flickr/sonictk When selling a business, time is not your friend. Time is the enemy of all deals. In fact, “Time kills all deals” is an expression that can be associated with a number of different industries but […]
Audio: Layne Kasper Interview
K&A Managing Partner Layne Kasper was interviewed by Fred Herbert, founder of Fred Herbert Consulting Group. They discuss insights for helping business owners sell their companies. Listen to the interview here.
How Private Equity is Driving Value
The media likes to portray private equity (PE) firms in a negative light as “vulture capitalists” or corporate raiders. But in reality, most PE firms are focused on acquiring companies and using financial and operational resources to achieve growth. From a business-seller standpoint, a PE acquirer can mean a positive future for the company and […]
2013 NCAA Football Helmet Schedule in Excel
The associates at K&A are all avid sports fans, so this time of year, with baseball’s pennant races heating up and high school, college and professional football seasons starting, is an exciting time. With alums from Texas, Texas A&M, TCU, Oklahoma State, SMU and Air Force, the college football season holds special interest at K&A. […]
Why Every Business Owner Should Watch the Little League World Series
Many people are aware of the baseball heritage at Kasper & Associates. That’s why we really like this article and the leadership advice it gives. It brings to mind Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s quote: “On the fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds that on other days, on other fields will bear the fruits of […]
Kasper & Associates Supports Vets4Work
We have several military veterans on our staff, so Kasper & Associates holds a special place in our heart for those that serve to protect our freedoms. To that end, we support Dallas-based Vets4Work. Tracy Glover has founded a firm dedicated to finding great jobs for veterans and staffing excellent employees for companies that appreciate […]
For Aging Entrepreneurs, Assistance With Exits?
This article touches on the types of services K&A provides, assisting our clients in preparing a business for sale. In today’s “Seller’s Market” with more buyers than sellers, Mr. Mills makes an interesting prediction that the tables will turn over the next 15 years. From PEHub.com: ************************************************* For Aging Entrepreneurs, Assistance With Exits? by Steve Bills […]
Why Are You Selling Your Business?
Excellent overview of how motivations affect transactions. Found on Inc.com: *************************************** Why Are You Selling Your Business? BIZBUYSELL.COM | Curtis Kroeker The answer can change everything, from how fast you can sell to how much you can sell for. Small business owners have many different reasons for selling their companies. For some, a business sale is the […]
Fort Worth Tops in Texas in Recent Forbes Lists
Fort Worth is the highest ranked Texas city in Forbes magazine’s list of the Fastest Growing Cities Since the Recession. http://www.forbes.com/pictures/edgl45fgfj/no-6-fort-worth-texas/ The Fort Worth-Arlington metro area ranks #4 in employment growth in Forbes magazine’s Best Big Cities for Jobs list — also tops among Texas cities. http://www.forbes.com/pictures/edgl45fedm/no-4-fort-worth-arlington-tx-metropolitan-division/