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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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Video: Layne Kasper on Preparing a Business for Sale

Friend of the firm, Roger Whitney with WWK Wealth Advisors, brought in Managing Partner Layne Kasper to provide his clients information about preparing their businesses for sale. Click here to watch the video.

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Testimonial

Two business owners recently approached Kasper & Associates about selling their company.  Senior Associate Tony Ford performed a preliminary analysis and determined that it would not be in the owners’ best interest to sell at this time.  With his background and expertise he was able to make several recommendations as to how the owners could […]

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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 […]