With 2017 fast approaching and a new “sheriff” coming to town who has brought optimism for a better economy, it is beneficial for business owners to evaluate key factors that may affect their businesses and take the necessary steps to position themselves for maximum success.
Donald Trump is our president-elect, and his plans to “Make America Great Again” have been delivered without much meat on the bones, making it difficult to substantively assess the likely impacts of the election on the country’s middle-market companies and determine how business owners might best prepare and protect their interests.
Many middle-market business owners struggle to determine whether to continue pouring significant time, money and other resources into non-core business divisions or subsidiaries— that is, those that are not vital, essential or are no longer necessary to a company.
There were 96 private equity deals closed in Florida in the first half of 2016, which is slightly down from the 103 deals closed the same time last year, according to a new report form Miami-based private equity and investment banking firm Cassel Salpeter & Co.
Many middle-market business owners struggle to determine whether to continue pouring significant time, money and other resources into non-core business divisions or subsidiaries— that is, those that are not vital, essential or are no longer necessary to a company.
In May 2016, Patriot Capital and Seacoast Capital invested in Avenger Flight Group. Patriot Capital is a private investment firm based in Baltimore, MD. Seacoast Capital is a private investment fund based in Boston, MA.
The presidential candidates are discussing a myriad of key issues that could materially impact middle-market businesses, including everything from increasing operating costs to diminishing the local labor pool. As we make our voting decisions, it is critical for us to consider these and other issues and determine how our businesses may be affected.
Cassel Salpeter & Co., a middle-market investment banking firm providing capital raising services as well as merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, served as exclusive financial advisor and facilitated a capital raise to recapitalize Boxycharm, a monthly beauty box subscription service providing high-end beauty and cosmetic products.
