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Don’t let economic uncertainty prevent business decisions for 2013
/in In the News /by adminDespite concerns, things are actually looking pretty good for the middle-market, but there are issues to keep in mind.
Financial planners struggle to meet clients’ fiscal cliff goals
/in In the News, News /by adminSouth Florida financial planners are doing their best to deal with client demands for protection from so-called “fiscal cliff” issues, but some say options are very limited.
Factors to Consider when Shopping for a Business
/in In the News, News /by lsalpeterIt’s not enough to land any company. You need to search for one that’s right for you, at the right size and price.
Florida Trend: Deal Making
/in In the News, News /by lsalpeterJames Cassel and Scott Salpeter are two of South Florida’s best-known investment bankers. Their Miami-based Cassel Salpeter & Co. specializes in mid-market firms.
Business owners need to move beyond state of uncertainty
/in In the News /by lsalpeterCompanies have been known to postpone making major decisions as they wait to see what happens with elections and the economy.
Growing Your Business through Acquisition
/in In the News /by adminNow is an interesting time to consider acquisitions. Baby boomers are beginning to retire, and their children may not have interest in the family business.
When Working with Relatives, Plan for the Unexpected
/in In the News /by adminFamily members can be great assets in a business, but to make it work, you need to face some harsh realities.
What Does Affordable Healthcare Act Mean for Business?
/in General, In the News /by adminWith all the debate surrounding the Affordable Care Act, one could easily get lost in the rhetoric and lose sight of the issue that’s important now: The law is here, whether you like it or not.
Obtaining Equity Capital in Today’s Market
/in General, In the News /by adminGrowing a company is seldom easy, and today’s economic environment doesn’t make it much easier. However, even in today’s economy, there are ways to raise equity capital.
Tips for Picking the Right Business Loan
/in General, In the News /by adminThe size of your business, the purpose of the loan and how you operate your firm play a big part in the type of loan that’s available and right for you.
Family Business Sales Can Be Emotional
/in General, In the News /by adminDecisions about the future of a company can be a source of great stress and family conflict.
10 Tips to Consider Before Selling Your Business
/in General, In the News /by adminAs an investment banker who represents clients during the sale, merger and acquisition process, I frequently hear comments from those who regret not planning more carefully — or not planning early enough — for the sale of their businesses.
Small Business Owners Should be Aware of ‘Lender Fatigue’
/in General, In the News /by adminEarlier this month, it was reported that Bank of America capped credit lines and restructured repayment plans for an undisclosed number of its small business customers.
A ‘Wish List’ to Spur Growth of Small Businesses
/in General, In the News /by adminTurn on cable news, and it’s not long before a political candidate or a pundit tells us how small business growth is the key to a healthier economy.
Buyout Firms Expand and Prosper in Florida’s Environment
/in General, In the News /by adminLeveraged buyout firms, private equity firms — call them what you want — these companies have dug their heels into the South Florida sand
Is it the Right Time to Sell Your Business? James Cassel Gives Factors to Consider
/in General, In the News /by adminWith talk of a double-dip recession, continued high unemployment, and a schizophrenic stock market, business owners contemplating selling their businesses might think they would be better off closing the doors and throwing away the key
Florida M&A Deals Likely Flat in 2011
/in In the News /by adminMerger-and-acquisition activity in Florida may be flat this year, despite earlier expectations that it would exceed last year’s total
Veteran investment bankers carve out a niche in South Florida
/in General, In the News /by adminLaunching a new business is never easy, but the investment bankers at Cassel Salpeter & Co. don’t have all the obstacles they once faced.
Ladenburg Thalmann Investment Bankers Start New Firm
/in In the News /by adminThat new firm will be called Cassel Salpeter and it will be based in Miami. The two professionals have been with Ladenberg Thalmann for three years; they sold their advisory firm Capitalink to Ladenberg in 2007.