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Study: Texas likely to lead nation in economic growth
Written by Brendan Case, The Dallas Morning News AUSTIN – Texas lost hundreds of thousands of jobs last year as it stumbled through the deep national recession. But the state is likely to shine as the nation’s economic growth leader over the next decade, according to research and forecasting firm IHS Global Insight. Payroll employment […]
What is Your Business Worth?
“The Strategist”, Ron Hequet of Actum Consulting, was kind enough to include Managing Partner Layne Kasper’s article, “What is Your Business Worth?”, in his “Achievement Journal” E-zine: http://www.actumconsulting.com/downloads/Layne_Kasper-What_is_Your_Business_Worth.pdf “What is Your Business Worth?” In order to find out the current value of an investment portfolio, most people simply need to check the latest stock or […]
Feeling Lonely?
Because of their positions of leadership, business owners may feel isolated with no one to talk to about issues with their companies. A good solution to this problem is joining a peer mentoring group with other business owners. K&A recommends contacting Ed and Valerie Riefenstahl with The Alternative Board to learn about the benefits of […]
Current Projects
Along with our traditional merger and acquisition activities, Kasper & Associates has recently taken on several unique projects which highlight our capabilities and expertise: Intermediary Negotiators: A wholesale distribution company was approached by a competitor suggesting a merger of the two companies.Since the competitor is owned by a private equity group skilled in negotiating transactions, […]
One Major Mistake People Make When Buying a Business
Richard Parker, Diomo Corporation, identifies an attribute some business buyers overlook in identifying acquisition targets: how they fit into the culture of the business. ******* I received a call a few months ago from someone who found my website and said he needed to speak with me about an issue he has encountered after buying […]
Why Don’t Business Owners Make Money?
Ron Hequet, Principal of Actum Consulting, has written an article outlining five reasons why most business owners don’t make as much money as they should. http://www.actumconsulting.com/downloads/MoneyMakingMachine.pdf
Health Care Reform Bill
Think the health care bill is only about health = care? Allyson Baumeister, officer and partner at CPA firm Sanford, Baumeister & Frazier, = outlines the implications and (frightening) impacts of the bill on individuals = and small businesses. Well done, Allyson! http://fwbusiness= press.com/main.asp?Search=3D1&ArticleID=3D13188&SectionID=3D14&am= p;SubSectionID=3D39&S=3D1 =
Healthcare Reform Bill
Think the health care bill is only about health care? Allyson Baumeister, officer and partner at CPA firm Sanford, Baumeister & Frazier, outlines the implications and (frightening) impacts of the bill on individuals and small businesses. Well done, Allyson! ******* Health care reform affects business, personal taxes Allyson Baumeister New health care legislation will change […]
How to Raise a Business Owner
Are entrepreneurs simply born that way, or is that a characteristic that can be taught? ******* On Labor Day weekend my husband and I – the only small-business owners at a gathering of family and friends – were asked repeatedly how our business was doing. We were honest and said that it’s a very difficult […]
Best-Performing Metro Area: Fort Worth
The chief U.S. economist for BBVA Compass identifies Fort Worth as possibly the best place to be for a recovery. http://fwbusinesspress.com/main.asp?FromHome=1&TypeID=1&ArticleID=13104&SectionID=5&SubSectionID=30