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Success Maxims (Part 19)
Kasper & Associates maintains faith in the American spirit and we believe in the power of positive thinking. To that end, we’ve presented Success Maxims — a collection of our favorite motivational quotes, essays and leadership advice. (For a complete collection, e-mail your mailing address to contact@kasperassociates.com.) SUCCESS MAXIMS –Part 19– Business Exit: Tips to […]
Why Your Business Shouldn’t Need You
It’s easy to say but difficult to do. But it is so often true: the less your business is dependent on you, the more valuable it becomes. From Axial Forum: ****************************** Why Your Business Shouldn’t Need You By Meghan Daniels, Axial Many founders and business owners spend decades building their companies from the ground up. […]
How Do You Know When a Buyer Is Wasting Your Time?
It can happen. K&A develops relationships with interested buyers in order to understand what they’re seeking and to better screen those that aren’t serious. From Axial Forum: ************************* How Do You Know When a Buyer Is Wasting Your Time? By Mark O’Neill Selling a business can be a long, complicated process. So it can be […]
Should My Accountant Do My Business Valuation?
While this article is a little harsh in its criticism of CPA valuations, it has a valid point in that they are typically not based on current market data. There’s something to be said about a valuation opinion from a professional who knows how buyers evaluate companies and what they are paying. If you need […]
Walking Away From A Business: Can We Still Be Friends?
From Forbes.com: Walking Away From A Business: Can We Still Be Friends? By Kevin Meehan For entrepreneurs, walking away after selling a business can be a lot like going through a breakup: some move on to the next stage in their lives quickly, while others struggle to find a new role. The situation becomes more […]
The Ticking Time Bomb Lurking Inside The Sale Of Most Businesses
Deal structures like the ones mentioned in this article are high-risk propositions for business sellers and most common when business owners try to sell their businesses themselves. While most K&A transactions have some seller-financing (what the author calls “vendor take back”) for good reasons, that should be a much lower percentage of the selling price […]
Investment Bankers Add Value for 100% of Sellers, CEO Study Finds
Kasper & Associates believes the combination of our M&A specialists and our proven processes allows our clients to sell their companies in less time, in a more confidential manner and under more favorable financial terms than they could achieve on their own. From Axial Forum: ************************** Investment Bankers Add Value for 100% of Sellers, CEO […]
Small businesses can expect policy changes under Trump
From Fort Worth Business: Small businesses can expect policy changes under Trump JOYCE M. ROSENBERG, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president has small business advocates expecting policy changes on issues like health care and the environment. But they’re concerned about gridlock persisting even with […]
How to Check an Investment Banker’s References
Kasper & Associates is happy to provide professional references including previous clients, buyers and advising professionals. Download the K&A Info Package on our Home Page for a list, and click here to read testimonials. Article from Divestopedia: ************************************ How to Check an Investment Banker’s References By Bill Snow Takeaway:Bill Snow examines five typical questions sellers […]
4 Reasons You Should Sell Your Manufacturing Business
Excellent perspective from a business owner and friend of the firm, Tra Willbanks. While he specifies manufacturing companies, his thoughts apply to most other types of businesses as well. ************************************* 4 Reasons You Should Sell Your Manufacturing Business By: Tra Willbanks,Founder and CEO, Anchor Investments, LLC Family-owned manufacturing businesses are an owner and founder’s pride, […]
