Most of the business owners we know are intimately involved in the day-to-day operations of their businesses. Each makes operational and financial decisions that impact the future success of the business.
The truth is that every business has a brand, but not every brand is premium. And, it is always about the numbers.
Hedging against interest rate fluctuations is not a matter of guessing the market’s movements. If the movement of interest rates affects the earnings and stability of the business, then a hedge is appropriate regardless of market timing.
Owners should seek to assure that the value of the equity invested in their business grows at a rate sufficient to justify that investment.
Maintaining a successful business over the long haul is difficult. One must continually look beyond the horizon to plot a course while keeping a watchful eye in the rearview mirror, because competitors, both new and old, work constantly to pass you by.
Even with the current strong credit market, some corporations might not wish to leverage the company’s balance sheet to provide shareholder liquidity, or do not have sufficient borrowing capacity to fund the advanced dividend.
Can “Pareto’s Principle” be an effective management tool for your company?
Forging a working relationship with SAG may be the key to survival.
It’s the quality of your ownership, not the quantity of your shares.
Mitigating your lender’s fears may be the key to retaining a critical relationship.