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Banking for Entrepreneurs

Ever wonder what goes on in your banker’s mind? Bruce Bradford’s blog gives some interesting insights. http://www.bankerbradford.com/2009/06/what-your-banker-looks-for-in-your.html

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Comparing Two Approaches to State Government

In many ways, while California is sinking, Texas is flying high. http://www.economist.com/printedition/displayStory.cfm?Story_ID=13990207

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Buyer-Side Search

K&A; has been retained by a Metal Fabrication Company seeking a strategic acquisition. Target company would be involved in metals business, located in Dallas/Fort Worth area, with Sales Revenue from $1-3 million. Point of Contact: Layne Kasper (817/738-4220, ext. 102; kasper@kasperassociates.com).

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Buyer's Market?

The author says it’s a “buyer’s market”, but with lower deal flow it is also an excellent time to sell a company. Good companies for sale today have the attention of a higher number of serious buyers. http://www.inc.com/magazine/20090601/a-buyers-market-what-is-your-business-worth-now.html

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Negotiating Tip

Negotiating Tip: Sometimes you’re better off saying nothing at all. http://www.inc.com/magazine/20090601/norm-brodsky-when-negotiating-listen-before-you-speak.html

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Texas State Franchise Tax

Texas legislature moving in the right direction, raising exemption on state franchise tax — easing the burden on small businesses can only help stimulate economic growth. Here’s hoping other states and Congress follow suit. http://www.nfib.com/tabid/598/Default.aspx?cmsid=48999&v;=1

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Asset Protection for Business Owners

In an effort to remain on top of tax matters for our clients, we spent time with Tax Attorney/CPA Marvin Blum of The Blum Firm (www.theblumfirm.com) discussing tax and asset protection issues that impact private business owners. The following excerpt from Marvin’s recent presentation to the Fort Worth Chapter of the Texas Society of Certified […]