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How 6 Senior Bankers Are Advising Sellers in a Frothy Market
Noted excerpts: “Valuations are higher…as equity is more abundant, competition for quality assets more fierce, and interest rates lower.” “Higher valuations tend to drive greater selectivity on the part of buyers.” “Continue to drive your business…while seriously exploring the potential opportunities.” From Axial Forum: *************************************** How 6 Senior Bankers Are Advising Sellers in a Frothy […]
Small businesses can expect policy changes under Trump
From Fort Worth Business: Small businesses can expect policy changes under Trump JOYCE M. ROSENBERG, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president has small business advocates expecting policy changes on issues like health care and the environment. But they’re concerned about gridlock persisting even with […]
The Perryman Group’s U.S. Economic Forecast
The Perryman Group’s forecast written by Dr. M. Ray Perryman: The US Economic Forecast Although there are some challenges ahead and potential risks, the US economy appears set for moderate growth over the next few years according to our latest forecast. Here is a look at recent performance and key trends affecting the outlook. Data […]
8 Predictions for M&A in 2016
No matter the macroeconomic factors in play, health, retirement, family issues and other concerns will continue to motivate business owners to consider selling. And those entrepreneurs will need assistance when it comes to exiting their most valuable asset. K&A stands ready to be a resource for them in this our 32nd year. From Axial Forum: […]
Where Are All the Baby Boomer Sellers?
Here’s an alternative take on what conventional wisdom has been telling us for the last 5-10 years. From Axial Forum: ********************************** Where Are All the Baby Boomer Sellers? By Robert Flynn, United Business Brokers, LLC Various exit planning forecasts predicted that between 4.5 to 17 million small businesses would hit the market for sale in […]
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
There’s a Perfect Storm Approaching for Exiting Business Owners
We’ve been hearing predictions of the upcoming “Seller Tsunami” for a number of years now. This article details predictions as to what this will mean for business owners and what they can do to prepare. From Axial Forum: **************************************** There’s a Perfect Storm Approaching for Exiting Business Owners By Gary Ampulski , Midwest Genesis On January 1, 2011 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kasper & Associates Market Update
I’d be remiss if I didn’t start this update by announcing Ed & Janet Kasper’s 50th Anniversary today! Please see the announcement here. Congratulations, Mom & Dad! Speaking of celebrations, we’re happy to announce another successful K&A transaction. Click here for the press release announcing the sale of Cronin Masonry Supply. As with Cronin, […]
