May15

The JOBS Act: IPO on-ramp or public company off-ramp? May 15, 2012 13:55

A key part of the JOBS Act recently signed by President Obama has been described as creating an “IPO on-ramp” that makes the process of an initial public offering easier and more attractive. No doubt many companies contemplating an IPO will race to the public markets as a result of the new law, and we may see a bumper crop of IPOs in the short term. But I believe the JOBS Act as a whole will probably continue the momentum away from companies going public. While there are pieces of the new law that will encourage public listings, other aspects will reinforce the ability of companies that want to stay private to do so while giving others new options for raising capital outside of public markets. [More]

Jan27

Huffington Post: "Private businesses are improving, but a big unknown lurks" Jan 27, 2012 08:06

Like a glacier, once the U.S. economy starts moving in one direction, it tends to keep moving that way. It takes many events to move it in another direction, and this usually takes some time. [More]

Sep20

Huffington Post: "Lackluster Year Ahead: Financial Professionals Predict No Change" Sep 20, 2011 17:19

Stock market volatility is becoming the norm in the U.S., and in some countries abroad, economic stability is even more difficult to find. With such pessimistic news permeating the media, it is no surprise that financial professionals are less than enthusiastic about the U.S. economy's outlook for the coming year. [More]

Sep15

3 Lessons for Those Considering Entrepreneurship--CNBC Sep 15, 2011 09:35

If you're an entrepreneur thinking about investing in your idea or you're graduating from business school and considering starting a business post-graduation, consider these three things first. [More]

Aug11

Huffington Post: "We May Be Out of the Woods: Banks Are Lending Again" Aug 11, 2011 18:11

Commercial and industrial loan volume in the U.S. fell significantly -- by 23 percent -- between October 2008 and October 2010. Any new loans that were made during this period were offset by loans coming to maturity or loans that were charged-off. [More]

Jul28

Don't Blame Privately-Held Businesses... Jul 28, 2011 16:35

Privately held businesses are aggregately performing better now than at any point since the recession -- sales are growing across the board, and profit margins are increasing, too. With such objective evidence of success, privately held businesses should be celebrating. Instead, they are cautious. [More]

May25

What Business Owners Need from their Accountants May 25, 2011 15:22

Business owners should rely on their accountants for more than just tax returns. How else can your accountant be a resource? [More]

May19

How Privately held Companies are Affecting the Unemployment Rate May 19, 2011 20:54

About 70% of new jobs are created by privately held companies. How are these companies performing financially and what is the effect on the unemployment rate?

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