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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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It Pays To Have More Than One Buyer

View from the opposite side of the Texas Rangers auction. Lesson to learn for business owners: it pays to have more than one buyer prospect interested in your company. http://blogmaverick.com/2010/08/05/chasing-the-rangers/

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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 […]

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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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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