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Fort Worth Businesses Look Ahead as 2025 Market Shifts Continue
From Fort Worth Inc. Fort Worth Businesses Look Ahead as 2025 Market Shifts Continue How Fort Worth Businesses Can Stay Ahead as 2025 Closes by Matthew Johnston Fort Worth has touted its economic growth and success for years and recently ranked fifth best for economic growth across large American cities — besting Dallas and showing […]
Achieving Wealth Now
“If a man has done his best, what else is there?” (Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.) Although money does not guarantee happiness, most of us aspire to an increasingly comfortable lifestyle. Freedom to enjoy our families, friends, and favorite activities without financial stress is a goal which many Americans dream of, yet very few achieve. […]
Answering the Bell
Answering the Bell For years many of you have been in a prize fight as a business owner. You’ve gotten out of your corner of the ring even when you didn’t feel like doing so. You’ve answered the bell and taken punches from all sides — bureaucratic regulators, irate employees, shoddy competitors. You’ve landed some […]
Asset Sale vs. Stock Sale
Attorney friend of the firm Ryan Gardner, has written an extensive article explaining the differences between stock sales and asset sales, highlighting considerations necessary for effective strategy and tax planning. Asset Sale vs. Stock Sale Before you sign on the dotted line, understand this: Your decision to sell your company’s stock (or ownership interest) versus […]
What Falling Interest Rates Mean for Seller Valuations and Timing
Key quote: “Many owners delayed their own decisions in 2023–2024. That supply will hit the market in 2026 and 2027. Owners who prepare now will be positioned ahead of the crowd — and in M&A, being early often means stronger leverage and cleaner processes.” From Axial.net Written by Nick Coetzee What Falling Interest Rates Mean […]
Small Business Challenges and Opportunities
Key quote: “Small businesses can address hiring challenges by developing talent from within. Upskilling programs help employees build new skills, expand career paths, and take on greater responsibilities, all while strengthening the business’s long-term resilience.“ From USChamber.com Small Business Challenges and Opportunities By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary The Challenges and Opportunities Facing Small Businesses Right Now Explore […]
Mr. & Mrs. L. Ludwell Jones, III
Congratulations to Senior Associate Lud Jones and Wendy Thomasson, who were united in marriage on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. Welcome to the K&A family, Wendy! May God continue to bless you and Lud.
Innovative Packaging Group Sold
Innovative Packaging Group, Inc. (IPG) of Dallas, Texas has been purchased by entrepreneur and investor Matt Schmidt. Formed in 2006 by Bill Martin and Bob Moses as they merged their two long-standing packaging distributors, Ira Blackburn & Associates and Fasco Packaging, IPG offers a wide range of retail packaging products including bags, boxes, gift wrap, […]
“Big Beautiful Bill” Impact on Business Sales
This excerpt from a CNBC article describes the changes to tax law regarding business sales in President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”. Written by Robert Frank Qualified small business stock benefit Entrepreneurs and investors in small businesses will cheer a change in qualified small business stock, or QSBS. Created during the Clinton administration and expanded under […]
Suspension of Corporate Transparency Act
Having followed the progress of the Corporate Transparency Act in January, March and December 2024, we’re pleased to share the following release from the Department of the Treasury announcing suspension of enforcement. Treasury Department Announces Suspension of Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act Against U.S. Citizens and Domestic Reporting Companies The Treasury Department is announcing today […]
