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Network, Net Worth!
Two great thoughts on the importance of networking. Russ Gambrel had a lightbulb moment (it goes hand-in-hand with NEVER EAT ALONE). A recent article from the Huffington Post conceptualizes the reality that your biggest asset is YOUR NETWORK. Most folks have never considered the truth in that. Building your network ‘asset' requires investing in your relationships and in turn, building…Read More -
What do King Solomon, David Lee Roth, Zappos and Nigerian scammers have in common?
What do King Solomon, David Lee Roth, Zappos and Nigerian scammers have in common? A recent edition of the Wall Street Journal included an essay adapted from the book “Think Like a Freak” by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner of “Freakonomics” fame that provides the answer: the practice of “game theory.”
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Taking the Acquisition Route
Buying the assets or stock of another corporation is one way to quickly expand your business. But there are several issues to consider before making a final decision. With taxable direct purchases, the buyer simply pays cash or issues debt (or a combination) in exchange for the target corporation's stock or assets. This compares to a merger where the buyer…Read More -
Hire for Attitude, Train for Skill.
Hire for Attitude, Train for Skill
Sarah Bradshaw, Talent Acquisition Manager
May 2014
Before assessing a candidate's fit with your culture, it is important that you understand and are honest with yourself about who you are as an organization. Then, you'll be prepared to ask the right types of questions in an interview. Below are some examples of what to…Read More -
How to Talk to Employees About Comp and Performance
Discussing employee performance and compensation reviews can be tough. I recently read a great article that focuses on having difficult compensation conversations with employees, however, I think it goes much deeper than just having a compensation discussion. This article speaks to important aspects of being a good leader, like being transparent and authentic. There are some great common sense nuggets…Read More -
Get paid. Faster!
Slow-paying customers can cripple a small business and throw a wrench into even a well-thought-out cash flow management plan. This problem is so widespread that now there is even an initiative for sharing deadbeat customer nightmares via hashtag #GetPaidNotPlayed. Not all slow-paying customers are deadbeats. There are a multitude of reasons why customers don't pay on time. Reasons run the…Read More -
Lou Marmo, Fahrenheit Advisors Managing Director to speak at The Capital Roundtable’s ENCORE
Private Equity Investing In Niche Manufacturing Companies As the “Made-in-America” Trend Picks Up Speed, Operations Holds the Key to New Opportunities Join conference chairman Matthew P. Guenther, partner at GenNx360 Capital Partners LP, for this program featuring shared insights from top PE professionals. You'll hear real-world perspectives, lessons learned, and industry outlooks, plus insights on managing current portfolio companies. Joining…Read More -
Making your Budgeting Process a Foundation for Growth
Lou Marmo, Managing Director March 2014 One of the best ways to ensure that your strategic plan does not end up collecting dust on a bookshelf and instead becomes the foundation of growth in your company is to shift your budgeting process from one that is focused on just numbers to an operating plan with real actions tied to it.…Read More -
Buyer‘s Side Due Diligence Checklist (Part 2)
Once a potential buyer has scrutinized the quality of a target company's assets, it's time to review other key factors of the business. Recently we outlined some of the key factors in Part 1 which you can review here. The process of due diligence can be extremely complex in merger and acquisition transactions. The information uncovered can make or break…Read More -
Growth Company Financing Strategies
Growth Company Financing Strategies February 2014 Dave Bosher, Managing Director - Fahrenheit Advisors High-growth companies, especially ones that rely on high-cost venture or private equity for funding, have the preservation and strategic investment of capital as a top priority. Financing new ventures is a high risk proposition for investors and they seek relatively high returns, or costs of capital, in…Read More -
Transfer Pricing: Maximize Opportunities and Minimize Risks
Today's global marketplace has made transfer pricing one of the most important concerns for companies with foreign operations. Not only do these businesses have to comply with complex regulations, the IRS and tax authorities worldwide have intensified their audit focus on the way companies value goods and services between their related entities. Here are five considerations to help minimize your…Read More -
Due Diligence Checklist for Buyers
When conducting a due diligence investigation, it pays to take a very organized approach. That way, you'll stay focused on the most important issues and avoid becoming distracted by less-significant factors. Sticking to a methodical approach can also reduce the risk of "falling in love" with the acquisition or merger target and then making a bad decision that causes financial heartache…Read More