Why going green makes sense from a business perspective
Research shows 30 percent of the energy consumed by commercial and industrial buildings in the U.S. is used inefficiently or unnecessarily. If efficiency was improved by just 10 percent, the collective savings would be $40 billion.
American Textile Co. develops new products, grows to new heights
In its 92 years, American Textile Co. hasn’t made a single acquisition. The third generation of this family business, Lance and Blake Ruttenberg, explain how this organic growth has come through product development and innovation.
How your products are delivered is a reflection upon you
Third-party logistics (3PL) companies have to deliver freight to their customers on time and undamaged. Finding a logistics company that is capable of consistently executing and safely warehousing products requires due diligence.
How to get predictable tax results from your captive insurance program
How a captive insurance company is structured and, therefore, how it is taxed, is based on many factors. Factors include the company’s risk perspective, the goals of the program — building liquidity, filling a hole in a risk management program, building a war chest of insurance funds to combat long-term contingent liability — where the captive is based, its size and more.
Understand a broker’s goal before investing with one
No single statute requires brokers to disclose a conflict of interest, so brokers may put their own or their firm’s interests ahead of their clients’ interests. Investment advisers, on the other hand, operate under a statute that establishes them as fiduciaries.
Cryptocurrency, blockchain will have a major impact on businesses
Cryptocurrency has the potential to be as disruptive to society as the creation of the internet, affecting the way we transact with family, friends, colleagues, banks and customers. And bitcoin, the most recognizable cryptocurrency, put blockchain on the map, which has created a massive use case for the technology.
Community college training connects candidates with manufacturers
Manufacturing today emphasizes automation. It’s how companies are keeping pace with competitors that have lower labor costs. But it’s raised the bar for candidates looking to get into the industry, and made finding qualified candidates a challenge for employers.
How your banker can help you expand your business
When you’re planning an expansion, you should streamline your daily operations to free up resources that will be valuable during your expansion. Meet with your banker early in the process to review your operations and financial situation.
Tim Mueller’s Transaction Analysis: New IT M&A Deals May 22
Roper Technologies has agreed to acquire financial software company PowerPlan from private equity firm Thoma Bravo in an all-cash deal valued at $1.1B.
Tim Mueller’s Transaction Analysis: New IT M&A Deals May 31
KKR & Co. has agreed to acquire BMC Software, officially acknowledging a transaction that had been speculated about and discussed.