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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.
Greater Miami Chamber summit: Economic outlook positive, cautious
At the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s South Florida Economic Summit on Wednesday, the outlook for 2016 was optimistic with healthy undercurrents of caution.
Minding Your Business/Inside the Deal: Three key points to keep in mind for 2016
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.
Don’t Wait! Sell Your Business Now Before Rates Rise, Recession Hits
James Cassel, Chairman & Co-founder of investment banking firm Cassel Salpeter & Co. advises businesses planning to sell their business in the next five years to sell now before rising interest rates and a slowing economy decrease valuations.
7 Ways to Build a Winning Team for Long-Term 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.
Minding your Business/Inside the Deal: Millenials create new challenges and opportunities for middle-market business owners
For many middle-market business owners, millennials are creating quite a workplace conundrum. While dealing with today’s over-confident young Americans can be challenging, we must recognize the opportunities and find a way to work with the generation that is fast becoming the largest of our workforce.
Micromanagement: Do not let it happen to you
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.
Swings in China stock market: For middle market, impact is more about perception than reality
For South Florida’s middle-market businesses, the greatest threat from China’s recent stock market swings and economic slowdown is the negative perceptions — more so than any possible bottom-line impacts.