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 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.

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.

As we move toward the beginning of a new year, it is helpful for middle-market business owners to look ahead at the emerging trends and other factors likely to affect their businesses and consider how to best position themselves for success.

Many business owners struggle with one of the most important aspects affecting the success of their companies: hiring, training and empowering the right team members. Based on our experience, here is some practical guidance.

News flash: If your team members are accusing you of micromanagement, they are probably right. You are probably doing them, your company, and yourself more harm than good.

There may not be better time to sell a business in the next few years than now. Values are high and interest rates are low. They may not stay that way for long. If you would like to sell your business now or any time in the foreseeable future, the time to begin planning is now. This can help minimize many of the obstacles that often delay or kill deals and help maximize your value and ensure a successful outcome.

Florida continued to be a sunny environment for those seeking a loan, as the state’s banks grew loans in the second quarter at a faster rate than banks across the nation.