In today’s market, one of the smartest investments you can make is in real estate. However, you can quickly get into trouble if you aren’t well-versed in the complexities of the commercial real estate business, or if you don’t do your homework before investing in real estate. In order to
The real estate market has been recovering fast and many people might be feeling that they have missed out on the historically low prices. However, prices are expected to continue to rise, making real estate a sound investment in a time of overall economic uncertainty. It offers opportunities for first
The idea of initial public offerings (IPO) is relatively new. It entered the public consciousness in the late 1990s. Since then, they typically do generate some excitement and buzz for the company. Like any other stock, these can be great and these can be awful. Any hedge fund prime broker
Even the most trusted employees can become the victims of temptation. Even the most trusted employees, if facing undo hardship and financial stress, can be tempted by large amounts of cash that they can easily access. On the flip side, even the most trusting business owners can be quick to
Knowing your business’s value is essential for every business owner. Business valuation can seem to be a daunting process, but especially with the fragility of the economy it is more important than ever to keep a close eye on your business’s value. A business’s value will fluctuate daily, so even
Trust in American banks is at an all-time low. It may be because of the 2008 fiscal crisis. Or perhaps because of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and its aggressive, public shaming tactics for calling out shady business practices. Unfortunately, these things adversely affect how the public perceives the
Sell annuity payments for cash and kick-start the life you?ve been daydreaming about! Instead of waiting for the structured settlement schedule to subsidize your current life, cash in and do something new and exciting. Selling your annuity payments can get you cash to invest in a new business or buy
There are many reasons that someone might choose to sell their small business. They might be ready to move onto other business opportunities or read to retire, they might be struggling to make it work or they might have already made it into a successful business that they are ready
Making the decision to take your company public can be a daunting one. The legal complexities can feel overwhelming and the support and counsel of an IPO company offering IPO services. Navigating those complexities successfully can make all the difference in the IPO process and beyond. Increased publicity and access
Everyone has a dream in life — whether that means owning a home or opening a small business. Unfortunately, those dreams tend to require a good amount of financial backing. Most of us don’t have the money to lay down immediately. And it goes without saying that buying a home