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U.S. Adds 227,000 Jobs in January While Trump Pushes for Even More
The number, which included gains in retail, construction and finance, beat economists’ estimates of 195,000 and compared with a revised increase of 157,000 in December.
U.S. Adds 227,000 Jobs in January While Trump Pushes for Even More
U.S. employers added 227,000 positions last month, the largest increase since June, the Labor Department reported Friday as recently inaugurated President Donald Trump met with top business executives to discuss his economic strategy.
2017 South Florida Power Leaders
For more than five years, the South Florida Business Journal has compiled our Power Leaders list of the most influential executives from across the region’s private, public and civic sectors. These are the true movers and shakers of South Florida’s economic engine.
Is this South Florida startup headed for an IPO?
Venture capital database CB Insights released Tuesday its 2017 IPO Pipeline list. Among the hundreds of companies predicted to be headed for an initial public offering next year is South Florida e-commerce platform Chewy.
Six tips for growing middle-market businesses in 2017
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.
What could a Trump presidency mean for middle-market businesses?
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.
Reinvent your customer experience to maximize profitability
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.
Tech investments report highlights cluster of IPOs amid stagnant year
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.
How much should you spend to boost your non-core divisions?
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.
Florida Private Equity Deal Flow Down In 2016
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.
Use Great Finance Pros To Guide Planning, Strategy
In my experience working with middle-market business owners, I have often observed that many of them underestimate the importance of having access to solid and timely financial information and support from great finance professionals to guide their daily decision-making and strategic planning. Having seen companies and managers suffer the consequences of this risky practice, I have confirmed that it is critical to have the right financial support and infrastructure in place.
Recession ahead? Prepare your business for risks
Several timely issues and trends — today’s low interest and low growth rates, and the ultimate impact of Brexit — are making it critical for middle-market business owners to continually evaluate their businesses and implement the right strategies to protect their best interests.
Working with family requires the right approach
Working with family can be a blessing or a curse — for the family and for the business — depending on how you handle it. Here is some practical guidance for keeping your business and family life healthy.
Thinking of selling your business? Avoid these costly mistakes
For middle-market business owners thinking of selling their businesses, it can be easy to make a common — and costly — mistake: having the wrong valuation expectation. Influenced by hearsay and news reports of high valuations related to larger businesses and mega mergers and acquisitions, they develop overinflated expectations for the value of their own companies. As a result, they put themselves in a position of becoming disappointed, wasting time and resources, and missing opportunities.
5 Ways to Drive Business Growth
A common mistake for middle-market business owners is getting too caught up running day-to-day business operations and not allocating enough time to consider strategies to reposition and reinvent their companies when needed.
James Cassel on why Miami is a great city to build a career
What is the private equity environment like now? It changes in cycles. The industry is changing because of technology. If we had to do financial modeling 20 years ago it was very labor intensive, today tech gives you the ability to gather information much more easily. You still have to do a lot of work, don’t get me wrong, but technology has definitely made a different competitive environment.
The 7 secrets of attracting and keeping top talent
While it is great that unemployment is trending toward full employment, it is not so great that finding new and qualified employees will become even more challenging. In markets like South Florida where access to talent is already limited, this will only make a difficult situation worse.
Campaign 2016 and middle-market business: 4 of the hottest issues
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.
Mergermania: Why Mergers Could Make for Big Winners in 2016
Even if you’re watching that resolution to lose 10 pounds drown in a sea of ice cream, you can still hold out hope that 2016 will be a year of transformation. And so it is for a host of companies, bloated or cash- starved, trying to win back the adoring gazes of eager investors.
Minding Your Business/Inside The Deal: Positioning your business in today’s financial landscape
During the past few years, the financial landscape in South Florida has changed significantly for the better. The market today is flush with capital, a trend that is expected to continue in 2016. Following is some insight into what we can expect to see this year.