This article was originally published in Forbes. Newton’s third law says that “for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” Covid and the government’s response to it set in motion events that have created the current economic environment we’re experiencing. To figure out where we’re going, I find it helpful to look at…
This article was originally published in Forbes. If the past two years have taught us anything, it’s that businesses must be quick to adapt to new and fast-changing market conditions. Based on recent developments, this likely means preparing for an environment that is different than the low-inflation, low-rate one that existed prior to Covid-19. Businesses,…
This article was originally published in Forbes and “Deal Points” (Winter 2021 edition), the official newsletter of the Mergers and Acquisitions committee of the American Bar Association. Recent events have created an unprecedented sense of urgency amongst business owners to consider selling their businesses. The unexpected Georgia election results and resulting Democratic sweep all but…
This article was originally posted on Forbes. A Harvard economics survey estimates that 100,000 U.S. small and medium-sized businesses have already permanently shut, with 30-50% expected to fail by year-end, depending on the duration of Covid-19. The reality for many middle-market business owners is everything is on the line; more often than not personal assets…
This article was originally featured in the South Florida Business Journal. With the novel coronavirus pandemic mounting worldwide and businesses reporting widespread disruptions, as a US business owner, do you stay calm and carry on or do you batten down the hatches and prepare for the worst? While we have been enjoying the longest…
