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Entrepreneur of Excellence Award

From K&A Senior Associate Tony Ford: Greetings, The application deadline for the 2017 FW Inc. Entrepreneur of Excellence Awards is quickly approaching – but you still have time to apply! All applications must be in by Sept. 16. To apply, go to fwtx.com/fwinc/eoe. Also, we have lowered the annual sales requirement to $1 million to […]

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FW Inc. Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2016

K&A Senior Associate Tony Ford is serving as Program Director for the 2016 FW Inc. Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Do you know an exceptional entrepreneur who deserves to be recognized for his or her integrity, perseverance and accomplishments?  If so, nominate them today for the 2016 FW Inc. Entrepreneur of the Year Award at […]

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Why One Entrepreneur Isn’t Taking the Bait When It Comes to ABC’s Shark Tank

Sam Hogg, a venture capital investor with Open Prairie Ventures, takes issue with the popular venture-backing TV show. From the February 2015 issue of Entrepreneur: ****************************** Why One Entrepreneur Isn’t Taking the Bait When It Comes to ABC’s Shark Tank I teach a business class at a university here in Michigan, and it pains me to discuss ABC’s Shark Tank with […]

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How to Win the Game of Life

Key Quote: “There simply is no substitute for the lessons you learn the hard way.  You gain confidence from winning and wisdom from losing.  And over time, you develop your own unique way of playing the game.” From Entreprenuer magazine: **************************************************** How to Win the Game of Life By Steve Tobak If you flip a […]

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What Olympians Can Teach Small Business Owners about the Long View

I’ll add to the list:  In post-event interviews, we often hear athletes thank their parents or family members for the sacrifice and support that allowed the athlete to pursue their passion. Business owners, make an effort to acknowledge and thank those around you (spouse, kids, etc.) who accept the sacrifices that accompany entrepreneurship. From Amsterdam […]

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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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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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2013 Small Business Predictions

From Infusionsoft’s Big Ideas blog: ***********************************   INFOGRAPHIC: 2013 Small Business Predictions By Kylie Jane Wakefield In 2013, small business predictions focus on marketing, paying the bills, increasing incomes, decreasing hours, and spending time on Facebook and LinkedIn. That’s according to an infographic by MyCorporation that shares the results of the company’s survey of small businesses about the […]

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Single-Family Offices Warm Up to Private Equity

Since many family offices are founded by successful entrepreneurs, they can be valuable investors not only for the capital they provide, but also for the experience and industry connections they’ve cultivated. ******************* From Mark Boslet at PEHub.com:   The secretive world of single-family offices has become a more meaningful source of capital for private equity […]

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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 […]