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Unique vs. Cheap
Founding Partner Ed Kasper wrote the following article as a guest columnist in the Fort Worth Business Press: http://www.fwbusinesspress.com/display.php?id=13031 Strive to be unique; it’s where the real value is Owners of privately held manufacturing, service or distribution companies want and need to know what their company is worth. Often, they seek these informal valuations from […]
Financial Regulations
Greg Morse, CEO of Worthington National Bank, sheds light on misguided new financial regulations. http://www.fwbusinesspress.com/display.php?id=12993
Trends in M&A Transactions
Our friends at Ferguson Law Group, P.C., including Partner Kyle Ferguson, have posted an article describing merger and acquisition trends the firm is experiencing with its clients. K&A; can confirm several of these trends from recent transactions. In an ever-changing market, it’s important for a business owner to know what to expect when considering a […]
Personal Financial Statement
K&A; was contacted by a prospective buyer today asking for assistance in putting together his personal financial statement. This document is important for a buyer to compile not only to provide a bank in applying for a loan, but also important for demonstrating financial capability to the business seller and establishing credibility to any offer […]
ThermoServ Acquires MugWorld
ThermoServ, Inc. of Dallas, Texas (www.thermoserv.com) has acquired substantially all the assets of Gainesville, Texas-based MugWorld, Inc. With this acquisition ThermoServ, primarily an insulated plastic drinkware manufacturer, enters into ceramic drinkware markets. Formed in 2002 by Jim and Bonnie Ivins, MugWorld (www.mugworldinc.com) established itself as a leading provider of artistically-designed ceramic mugs, drinkware, coasters, tiles […]
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. […]
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
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
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
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 […]
