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Remarkable Buyer Responses

Perfect Score Technologies (PST), a Dallas glass processing equipment manufacturer, was sold by Kasper & Associates (K&A) for 17.2% above list price.  During K&A’s marketing efforts, 104 private investors and strategic buyers signed Non-Disclosure Agreements.  This exceptional response is a clear indication that the market for Texas companies is “off the charts”. Critical Factors which […]

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Kasper & Associates Market Update

The following article from economist Ray Perryman recently appeared in the Fort Worth Business Press.  While growth in the Texas economy isn’t new, the projections here match what we’re hearing from our clients.  Companies manufacturing products for defense contractors are especially optimistic about increases in defense spending while those supporting the oil and gas industry […]

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2015 Best & Worst States for Business

Chief Executive Magazine has ranked the U.S. states for business environment, and once again Texas tops the list: http://chiefexecutive.net/best-worst-states-business/2015

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Believe it or Not, One State is Almost Entirely Responsible for All Net Job Growth Since 2007

Key Quote: “…job creation in just one state – Texas – is solely responsible for the 1.169 million net increase in total US employment.” From IJReview: ***************************************** Believe it or Not, One State is Almost Entirely Responsible for All Net Job Growth Since 2007 BY MIKE MILLER President Obama has touted job growth under his administration during […]

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Texas Is Pretty Much The Most Productive Place In America

This article from the Huffington Post echoes a sentiment we hear from private equity groups across the country — they want to find businesses to buy in Texas to take advantage of the state’s economic opportunities. ******************************************************** Texas Is Pretty Much The Most Productive Place In America The Huffington Post  |  By Suzy Strutner When […]

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Texas Leads in “Domestic Movers”

Another good reason to do business in Texas.  From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. **************************************** Texas again leads nation in state-to-state movers BY STEVE CAMPBELL sfcampbell@star-telegram.com Texas led the nation in domestic movers last year, recording a net gain of 113,528 residents, according to numbers released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Florida was No. 2 […]

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Fort Worth Tops in Texas in Recent Forbes Lists

Fort Worth is the highest ranked Texas city in Forbes magazine’s list of the Fastest Growing Cities Since the Recession. http://www.forbes.com/pictures/edgl45fgfj/no-6-fort-worth-texas/   The Fort Worth-Arlington metro area ranks #4 in employment growth in Forbes magazine’s Best Big Cities for Jobs list — also tops among Texas cities. http://www.forbes.com/pictures/edgl45fedm/no-4-fort-worth-arlington-tx-metropolitan-division/

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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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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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What Obamacare Decision Means for Texas Businesses

State Representative Phil King provides analysis of what the Affordable Care Act will mean to Texas business owners. ************************* What Obamacare Decision Means for Texas Businesses Austin – In reaction to today’s Supreme Court decision, State Representative Phil King (R-Weatherford) has released the following remarks and information: King remarked: “While legal and healthcare scholars are […]