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Confidence

As a former athlete on the collegiate level, I enjoy quotes from those in that arena. Augie Garrido, the winningest coach in college baseball who’s now at UT-Austin, offers a sage comment which is appropriate for those of us running a company in our current business environment. “Confidence is the only way to conquer fear. […]

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Untyed — Connecting Leaders in Fort Worth

Managing Partner Layne Kasper will facilitate a discussion, “Improve Your Score When You Sell Your Business”, at this free networking breakfast event June 17, 2010. Business owners register online or send an e-mail to contact@kasperassociates.com. http://www.eventbrite.com/event/723574230

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Why Buyers Need To Stand Out…

Good advice for business buyers, especially first-timers. A good broker will be happy to assist you in the process — if you let him! http://blog.bizquest.com/2008/09/why-buyers-need.html

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Three Texas Metro Areas Among Best for Growth

Love this quote: “We shoot regulators at the state line.” http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/05/13/2188210/three-texas-metro-areas-among.html

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U.S. Companies Rethink Outsourcing to China

Thanks to our friend Patrick Whelan, Managing Partner at Pegasus Capital Group in Los Angeles, for the following article on the current state of Chinese manufacturing. According to the author, U.S. manufacturers should take heart in the fact that the pendulum may be swinging back in favor of “Made in the U.S.A.” ************************ U.S. Companies […]

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Texas – Texas A&M Baseball Rivalry

A departure from “shop talk”, but a glimpse into what Founding Partner Ed Kasper was doing 48 years ago! http://www.texassports.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/041510aaa.html

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Charlie Marshall 1932-2010

Remembering our friend, Senior Associate Charlie Marshall. Our prayers are with the Marshall family. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=charles-e-marshall&pid;=141670743

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Small Business Needs a Break from Banks, Regulators

Before you get angry with your banker, you should look at the examiners and regulators to whom they answer. Here’s a call for a return to common sense in the world of finance. http://www.fwbusinesspress.com/display.php?id=12211

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30-Day Extension of SBA Recovery Act

On March 2nd the President signed into law a temporary 30-day extension of the SBA Recovery Act provisions with a $60 million appropriation. The 30-day extension provides increased government guarantees and the elimination of fees on small business loans. http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/statement-president-obama-signing-ui-extension-bill Here are a few thoughts on the current state of government-backed financing: More and more […]

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What's on the Mind of the Private Company Owner?

Thanks to the Private Equity Professional Digest for this snapshot of Pepperdine University’s newly released Private Capital Markets Study. The study provides insight into the entrepreneurial mind regarding risk, return and the current economic climate. What’s on the Mind of the Private Company Owner? February 26, 2010 – A new study by Pepperdine University shows […]