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More to Learn about Health Reform Law
More and more aspects of the health reform law are being learned each day, as well as the effects it will have on businesses. Curious quote: “It’s still unclear how the IRS will enforce the rules.” **************************** Trying to duck health care’s employer rules? Don’t bother By Jose Pagliery @CNNMoney July 13, 2012: 5:10 AM ET […]
Local M&A activity swings up as confidence grows
Managing Partner Layne Kasper featured in this Fort Worth Business Press article: Local M&A activity swings up as confidence grows Rob Robertson Reporter A number North Texas-based companies have announced mergers in recent weeks and industry observers say it could get better as the economy improves. Since April there have been several deals announced involving […]
Why Win-Win Negotiators Will Lose Every Time
From the Build Network: ****************** Why Win-Win Negotiators Will Lose Every Time “Win-win” remains the most popular philosophy in negotiating. It’s also the least effective. “Most people think that a ‘win-win’ happy ending should be the ultimate goal in any negotiation,” writes Lewis Schiff in his forthcoming book, Business Brilliant. The book draws from his research on […]
“Deal Me In”
From our friends at CMF Associates in Philadelphia: ******************** CMF Conversations: “Deal” Me In There has been ample popular press lately regarding M&A’s declining health, mostly surrounding the drop in “deal activity,” or money invested. Fortune and Reuters both commented on the decline, with Reuters claiming that global M&A activity dropped 25% in the first half […]
Texas Named Top State for Business
This CNBC.com article backs up what we’re hearing from investors throughout the country — they want to buy companies in Texas’ business-friendly environment. *********************** Texas Is America’s Top State for Business 2012 Published: Tuesday, 10 Jul 2012 | 4:30 PM ET By: Scott Cohn Senior Correspondent, CNBC Texas has done it again. The Lone Star State makes a […]
Free Enterprise Creed
As we celebrate Independence Day, K&A also celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit that makes our country exceptional. FREE ENTERPRISE CREED (Author Unknown) I’m proud of my country and I believe in the free enterprise system which made her great. I’m grateful for my sacred heritage. I pledge that I’ll do all in my power to protect it. To […]
What Obamacare Decision Means for Texas Businesses
State Representative Phil King provides analysis of what the Affordable Care Act will mean to Texas business owners. ************************* What Obamacare Decision Means for Texas Businesses Austin – In reaction to today’s Supreme Court decision, State Representative Phil King (R-Weatherford) has released the following remarks and information: King remarked: “While legal and healthcare scholars are […]
Summer Planning
“A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken.” — James Dent The beginning of summer always has an impact on the deal-making process. With so many moving parts in a transaction – buyer, seller, banker, attorneys, CPA’s, etc. – […]
K&A Market Update
Kasper & Associates Market Update The beginning of summer always has an impact on the deal-making process. With so many moving parts in a transaction – buyer, seller, banker, attorneys, CPA’s, etc. – it’s inevitable that one or more will be on vacation or taking an extra day or two out of the office, often […]
2012 Fort Worth Business Plan Competition
The Fort Worth Business Assistance Center, Capital One Bank, and The Alternative Board are proud to announce the second annual Fort Worth Business Plan Competition. The competition, an opportunity for small businesses operating in Tarrant County to receive training and coaching on strengthening their business, allows participants the chance to compete for awards, cash prizes, […]