James Cassel: Seeking VC funds? Get creative
Think about it: Florida is the third-largest state in the country, and South Florida is the fifth-largest Designated Market Area (DMA), but we don’t have the third-largest or even the fifth-largest number of VC’s or VC-funded companies. Read more >
Brazilian bank set to samba with City National?
The rumor mill keeps churning about the looming sale of City National Bank of Florida. Recent reports suggest that Banco do Brasil SA is closing in on a purchase of Valencia, Spain-based Bankia’s Florida franchise. Read more >
10 Tips to Consider Before Selling Your Business
As 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. Read more >
Small Business Owners Should be Aware of ‘Lender Fatigue’
Earlier 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. Read more >
Blueprint for Growth: Middle Market Growth Champions Reveal a Framework for Success
If “forces working together” bring growth, as the founder of J. C. Penney maintained nearly a century ago, that raises the million dollar question: Which forces, and how are they managed? Read more >
Cash and Liquidity Management
Having survived the economic downturn, midsize U.S. companies are working to retain a “culture of cash” inside their businesses. Read more >
