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Breakfast at the BAC: Strategic Planning

Senior Associate Leland Clemons will serve as a guest panelist at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center’s “Breakfast at the BAC” on Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 7:30-9:00 a.m.  The topic will be strategic planning, an area of focus to which Leland has dedicated a considerable portion of his career. Admission is free and you […]

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Audio: Layne Kasper Interview

K&A Managing Partner Layne Kasper was interviewed by Fred Herbert, founder of Fred Herbert Consulting Group.  They discuss insights for helping business owners sell their companies. Listen to the interview here.

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Why Every Business Owner Should Watch the Little League World Series

Many people are aware of the baseball heritage at Kasper & Associates.  That’s why we really like this article and the leadership advice it gives.  It brings to mind Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s quote:  “On the fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds that on other days, on other fields will bear the fruits of […]

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Kasper & Associates Supports Vets4Work

We have several military veterans on our staff, so Kasper & Associates holds a special place in our heart for those that serve to protect our freedoms.  To that end, we support Dallas-based Vets4Work.  Tracy Glover has founded a firm dedicated to finding great jobs for veterans and staffing excellent employees for companies that appreciate […]

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For Aging Entrepreneurs, Assistance With Exits?

This article touches on the types of services K&A provides, assisting our clients in preparing a business for sale.  In today’s “Seller’s Market” with more buyers than sellers, Mr. Mills makes an interesting prediction that the tables will turn over the next 15 years. From PEHub.com: ************************************************* For Aging Entrepreneurs, Assistance With Exits? by Steve Bills […]

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Why Are You Selling Your Business?

Excellent overview of how motivations affect transactions.  Found on Inc.com: *************************************** Why Are You Selling Your Business? BIZBUYSELL.COM | Curtis Kroeker The answer can change everything, from how fast you can sell to how much you can sell for. Small business owners have many different reasons for selling their companies. For some, a business sale is the […]

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Message to Entrepreneurs from the Founder of Kasper & Associates

Recently I was told to thank my lucky stars that I do business in Texas.  I could only agree as I’m sure you do.  After years of business inactivity with regards to the selling and buying of companies, we are now experiencing a trend where buyers from across our country and even internationally are focused […]

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Retiring Baby Boomers Are Selling Their Small Businesses

There has been a lot of speculation of when retiring Baby Boomer business owners would cause a significant increase in deal flow.  While we may be seeing the beginning of that trend, there are still many more buyers than sellers in today’s market.  K&A has seen that good businesses that go on the market today […]

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Who Will Buy My Company?

One of the benefits our clients have is that Kasper & Associates provides access to all classifications of buyer prospects: individuals, financial and strategic buyers.  We maintain relationships with qualified buyers and know how best to position a company for sale to them. Article from Divestopedia.com. *************************************** Who Will Buy My Company? By Scott Yoder Takeaway: Develop […]

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Ready to Sell Your Business? Prepare Yourself Emotionally First

Some people try to equate selling a business to selling a house or a piece of property.  While there are similarities, the biggest difference when selling a business is the emotional impact on all involved. Article from divestopedia.com: ************************************ Ready to Sell Your Business? Prepare Yourself Emotionally First By Erick Hamdan Takeaway: Selling a business is often […]