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Buying a company? Due diligence is needed — and it’s a balancing act
Private equity deals in Florida for 2018 were nearly double the total of 10 years ago, showing a recovery from the Great Recession. An analysis by Cassel Salpeter & Co., a Miami investment banking firm, counted 293 PE deals in 2018. In 2008 there were only 154 deals while the total reached a low of 131 in 2009.
Florida’s private equity deals were strong in 2018
Private equity deals in Florida for 2018 were nearly double the total of 10 years ago, showing a recovery from the Great Recession. An analysis by Cassel Salpeter & Co., a Miami investment banking firm, counted 293 PE deals in 2018. In 2008 there were only 154 deals while the total reached a low of 131 in 2009.
Top 25 Ways to Prepare Your Small Business for the Next Recession
Recessions are difficult to predict. The best time to prepare for a recession is when the economy is doing well. Planning is critical to ensure your business won’t be affected during an economic downturn. We spoke with experts to get their insights on how to prepare your business for a recession.
Building a deeper bench: How to best leverage a multigenerational workforce
With a broad range of age groups represented in today’s companies, managing a multigenerational workforce has challenges like never before.
The shutdown is over — but not the pain for small businesses
The government may be open, but come Feb. 15, the doors could close again, given the current state of negotiations. For small businesses, that could be another load of bad news they can’t afford.
What will 2019 hold? Here are 6 tips to position your business for success
How can middle-market businesses best prepare for 2019 in economic times so nebulous that even leading economists are at odds? Will we see continued prosperity, a slowdown, a recession?
How To Make 2019 A Landmark Year For Business Growth
With the new year here, now is the ideal time to focus on creating business growth.
How To Build A Business To Go Public
Find a need in the market and service it well. That need may be closer and more familiar to you than you may at first think.
What your middle-market business needs to consider going into 2019
We live in unsettled, unpredictable times, as the end of 2018 has proven. For business owners, now is the season to reflect on the past year and gauge what is coming for the economy and your business in 2019. There is much to consider.
6 ways to use the holidays for networking
The holidays are the time for gatherings and good cheer, and that makes them a natural time for networking. Business is about relationships, and sharing kind wishes and getting some face time can help to strengthen them. Since the season is a busy one, make the most of your connections by creating a plan. Here are six ideas for effective holiday networking.
How businesses should conduct themselves socially in politically polarized times
Growing at a furious pace, political polarization in America is creating a seemingly unbridgeable rift. Since President Trump’s election, the majority of likely voters believe America is more divided, and 31 percent think we may experience a civil war in the next five years, according to a recent Rasmussen Reports.
Why Technology Won’t Make Investment Bankers Obsolete
With the explosion of technology, the question of what an investment bank’s role will be in the M&A process in 25 years from now is not a crazy one.
Palm Beach County pharmaceutical company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Riviera Beach-based Sancilio Pharmaceuticals Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June, and recently closed two asset sales in Delaware.
As the Fed continues raising rates, middle-market business owners should begin preparing their businesses
As the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates in today’s strong economy, middle-market business owners should keep a watchful eye on the economic and political developments during the next 18 months and beyond and take the necessary steps to best position their businesses. The key question is for what. Will it be a recession?
Which MBA Programs Are Best for VC or PE Jobs?
If you admire the millionaire and billionaire investors on the TV show “Shark Tank,” then you might be interested in attending an MBA program where you will learn how to identify companies worthy of investment.
More private equity firms moving to Florida as deal flow remains strong
The number of private equity firms based in Florida has been steadily increasing, while the number of PE-backed deals in the state remained solid in the first half of 2018, according to an analysis of PitchBook data by Miami investment banking firm Cassel Salpeter & Co.
5 Things to Keep in Mind When Serving Underserved Markets
Going niche and catering to underserved markets has its pros and cons. Learn how you can determine whether or not going after an untapped market is right for you.
Growth in Florida private equity firms creating new opportunities for middle market business owners
The recent growth in the number of private equity firms headquartered in Florida and news headlines surrounding ongoing PE activity is piquing the interest of middle-market business owners in selling to or partnering with private equity firms. Further fueling their interest — particularly for those who had envisioned doing this in the coming years — is the awareness that today’s healthy valuations might not last. At the same time, many are uncertain how to position their businesses to seize such opportunities. Following is some insight based on our experience.
Private equity deals, PE-backed companies on the rise in Florida, new report says
A new report from Cassel Salpeter & Co. shows there were 118 private equity deals in the Sunshine State from Jan. 1 through June 30. That number may go up, the report said, because data reporting generally lags behind actual activity.
Pay higher wages? Here’s what many successful companies are doing
As more middle-market business owners begin bumping compensation to offer their employees a true living wage, they are creating a more empowered workforce with more disposable income.