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The New EBITDA: Emotions Before Interest Taxes and Depreciation

Tom Deans, Ph.D., author of Every Family’s Business, does a great job explaining the emotional connection many business owners have with their companies.  Buyers should understand this connection when negotiating a purchase.  Key quote:  “Deals get done based on trust and respect earned by intermediaries paying homage to the things in a business that transcend […]

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Good Luck Finding a Growing Business to Buy

A good review of the entrepreneurial mind-set a successful buyer must have.  Written by Richard Parker, President & Founder of Diomo Corp.:   Good Luck Finding a Growing Business to Buy The single biggest unknown that prospective business buyers face is determining what the business will become after they take over as a new owner. […]

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Texas Named Top State for Business

This CNBC.com article backs up what we’re hearing from investors throughout the country — they want to buy companies in Texas’ business-friendly environment. *********************** Texas Is America’s Top State for Business 2012 Published: Tuesday, 10 Jul 2012 | 4:30 PM ET By: Scott Cohn Senior Correspondent, CNBC Texas has done it again. The Lone Star State makes a […]

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Free Enterprise Creed

As we celebrate Independence Day, K&A also celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit that makes our country exceptional. FREE ENTERPRISE CREED (Author Unknown) I’m proud of my country and I believe in the free enterprise system which made her great.  I’m grateful for my sacred heritage.  I pledge that I’ll do all in my power to protect it. To […]

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“7 Copy Writing Mistakes That Are Costing You Money & Keeping You From The Success You Deserve”

Words mean things.  Learn to write faster, more meaningful, more persuasive words to grow your sales with Wes Schaeffer & Samantha Bennett as they present the 7 Copy Writing Mistakes That Are Costing You Money & Keeping You From The Success You Deserve.  For information and to sign up for the free preview webinar/teleclass, click […]

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These Three Traits Make for Great Entrepreneurs

Written by Dave Choate on October 26, 2011 in Business Insights, Small Business And News These Three Traits Make for Great Entrepreneurs We understand that striking out into the entrepreneurial world on your own can be daunting and intimidating. We talk to a lot of entrepreneurs in this business. There are a number of quality attributes shared by […]

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How to Make Your About Us Pages Matter to Customers

Written by Dave Choate: How To Make Your About Us Pages Matter To Customers Customers can find out about your company in any number of ways. Why not let them do so through your website? Making your website perfect is impossible. By the time you get it exactly to where you want it to be, […]

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The Profitability of One Time Offers

Interesting sales perspective from our friend, Wes Schaeffer, “The Sales Whisperer”: _____________________________________ The Profitability of One Time Offers You’re In Business To Make A Profit, Right? The easiest, most profitable way to grow your business is to make a fantastic offer to a new prospect or customer the moment they identify themselves. Think about it. […]

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6 Reasons to Keep Your Business Small

From Inc.com: http://www.inc.com/articles/201108/6-reasons-to-keep-your-business-small.html 6 Reasons to Keep Your Business Small Author John Warrillow proposes an alternative to setting your sights on building a $200 million business: Focus on building a $2 million company instead. By John Warrillow | Aug 8, 2011   The generally-accepted dogma among entrepreneurs is “bigger is beautiful.” You’re nothing until you have some brand […]

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Keeping it in the Family

In assisting our family business clients in making the right decisions for the futures of their companies, K&A believes it is important to examine all options.  This article highlights several issues to consider about passing a business to the next generation. ************ Corporate Governance: Keeping it in the Family When handing your company down from […]