U.S. DIRECT LENDING WRAP: ‘Green Shoots’ Emerge for Shadow Banks
U.S. direct lending activity is starting to see some signs of life, though volume remains depressed as borrowers and their private equity backers tread cautiously.
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Tweaking your middle market company to survive the crisis
Despite the bumpy rollout, the CARES Act PPP program provided forgivable loans to about 4.5 million businesses. There is concern that many middle market businesses have exhausted much of the available assistance, although Congress has extended the Paycheck Protection Program until Aug. 8.
The Pros and Cons of Business Partnerships
When starting a business, you may have the option to either go it alone or form a business partnership. Both options have advantages and disadvantages, and the best one for your business depends on your unique situation. We spoke with business owners and legal experts to map out what you should consider when evaluating a business partnership opportunity.
The COVID Comeback: Companies Cope With Reopening Challenges
Businesses across the country are opening up. That’s good news, of course. Or is it? Fact is, for many companies, from retail stores to interior designers re-opening involves a great many challenges.
What to Look for in Remote Employees
Working from home (WFH) has become a fixture in workforce policy and talent management. For those companies intending to make WFH permanent or semi-permanent, it may be helpful to modify recruiting and hiring practices for remote workers.
South Florida home to one of top areas in US for private equity investment
Private equity companies invested more than $700 billion in U.S. businesses last year, with billions of dollars directed to South Florida companies.
Thinking about working from home permanently? It may introduce new challenges while solving others
As businesses consider safely reopening, companies have been awakened to the possibilities of working from home on a larger scale. Necessity is the mother of invention, but moving the workplace to a home office setting permanently may introduce new challenges while solving others.
Cash-strapped businesses hit with new infection-control costs
Having a family history of glaucoma, Liz Coyle was quick to schedule a visit to her eye doctor once coronavirus restrictions were lifted on some Georgia businesses.
