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Kasper & Associates Market Update
The following excerpt from Economist Ray Perryman’s “The Perryman Report & Texas Letter” provides a long-term projection for the Texas economy. He concludes that Texas will remain one of the strongest states for job creation and economic growth. The start of a new year is typically a time when business owners contemplate moving ahead with […]
Dealmakers Optimistic Going into 2019
Key quote: “M&A activity in 2019 will increase, citing the booming economy, baby boomers’ need to sell businesses, expanding GDP, and a lower barrier to growth given the more favorable business environment promoted by the Trump Administration.” From Axial: ******************************** Dealmakers Optimistic Going into 2019 By Danielle Fugazy By all measures 2018 was a busy […]
Maxims for Success (Part 24)
Kasper & Associates maintains faith in the American spirit and we believe in the power of positive thinking. To that end, we’ve presented Maxims for Success — a collection of our favorite motivational quotes, essays and leadership advice. (For a complete collection, e-mail your mailing address to contact@kasperassociates.com.) MAXIMS for SUCCESS –Part 24– CHARACTER (Definition: […]
Wide Open for Business
The market for Texas companies continues to be “Off the Charts”. The reason? Could it be that for the 14th year in a row Texas was selected “Best State for Business” by Chief Executive Magazine? Or is it because Texas has no personal income tax; is a right-to-work state; and is one of the top […]
Strong Aerospace Interest Continues
Andrews Tool Company (ATC), an Arlington, Texas manufacturer of Power Feed machinery used by airframe companies, has been sold by Kasper & Associates (K&A). Super advisory work was provided by Lud Jones of K&A so that all parties including the ATC Owner (widow of company founder), ATC’s General Manager and the new Owner are quite […]
Maxims for Success (Part 23)
Kasper & Associates maintains faith in the American spirit and we believe in the power of positive thinking. To that end, we’ve presented Maxims for Success — a collection of our favorite motivational quotes, essays and leadership advice. (For a complete collection, e-mail your mailing address to contact@kasperassociates.com.) MAXIMS for SUCCESS –Part 23– The Art […]
Remarkable Buyer Responses
Perfect Score Technologies (PST), a Dallas glass processing equipment manufacturer, was sold by Kasper & Associates (K&A) for 17.2% above list price. During K&A’s marketing efforts, 104 private investors and strategic buyers signed Non-Disclosure Agreements. This exceptional response is a clear indication that the market for Texas companies is “off the charts”. Critical Factors which […]
The 5 Most Important Negotiation Skills You Must Master
Key quote: “One of the most powerful things you can do in a negotiation is draw out why the other party wants to make a deal. You can do this by asking questions and building negotiating roots.” From Inc.com The 5 Most Important Negotiation Skills You Must Master By David Finkel Think of all the […]
8 Need-to-Know Tips for Selling Your Business in 2018
In today’s sellers’ market, good businesses for sale receive a lot of attention from buyers and typically do not stay on the market for long. Buyers know they must be competitive with their offers in order to stand out from the growing crowd interested in making acquisitions. From Business.com 8 Need-to-Know Tips for Selling Your […]
Getting the Best Deal for Your Midsize Company
Edward Crawford, with The Coltala Group in Dallas, has written an interesting article highlighting certain issues with traditional private equity investors and contrasting them with the “holding company” approach. GETTING THE BEST DEAL FOR YOUR MIDSIZE COMPANY by Edward J. Crawford Co-founder (President), The Coltala Group THE RISE OF THE HOLDING COMPANY In the final […]
