Jennifer Mailhes - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/jennifer-mailhes/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Sun, 15 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Jennifer Mailhes - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/jennifer-mailhes/ 32 32 103504436 6 ways to drive your business value ahead of a sale https://houstonnewmedia.org/6-ways-to-drive-your-business-value-ahead-of-a-sale/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=6-ways-to-drive-your-business-value-ahead-of-a-sale Sun, 15 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=746360860075951ca5695eb9f68f61ec Knowing the value of a business — and understanding how to increase that value — is key to maximizing your purchase price when it is time to sell. Further, focusing on value drivers and industry trends over time can also help you run your business more...

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]]> 818798 6 ways to build business value in an unpredictable market https://houstonnewmedia.org/6-ways-to-build-business-value-in-an-unpredictable-market/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=6-ways-to-build-business-value-in-an-unpredictable-market Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:20:48 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=bfac372c7452013dc6b015052848e0b2 When in the midst of economic uncertainty, preparing your business for sale may not seem like an ideal strategy. However, if a sale is in your near future, this is often the best time to focus on your company and identify ways to build and create value...

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]]> 627663 6 cost-control management tips to implement in an uncertain economy https://houstonnewmedia.org/6-cost-control-management-tips-to-implement-in-an-uncertain-economy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=6-cost-control-management-tips-to-implement-in-an-uncertain-economy Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:07:06 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=85317093e7c6747594a6a5eb0f1f98c3 With rising interest rates, a looming recession and more, today’s economy continues to be a gamble for business owners. Whether the economy will grow or suddenly stall, you may want to consider cost-control management to be prepared no matter what the ...

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]]> 578834 Looking to cut business expenses in 2023? Here are 4 benefits of cost-control management https://houstonnewmedia.org/looking-to-cut-business-expenses-in-2023-here-are-4-benefits-of-cost-control-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=looking-to-cut-business-expenses-in-2023-here-are-4-benefits-of-cost-control-management Mon, 23 Jan 2023 20:09:47 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ce8c4dc3de389927ae37a6fcbc9632f8 If your company’s expenses come up over budget year after year, you may want to consider cost-control management. This is a formalized, systematic review of operations and resources with the stated goal of reducing or at least controlling costs at ever...

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]]> 528752 What to consider when keeping the business in the family https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-to-consider-when-keeping-the-business-in-the-family/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-to-consider-when-keeping-the-business-in-the-family Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:00:18 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1ad9125414b5d72efe8c16776634a643 Transferring a family business to the next generation requires a delicate balancing act. Estate and succession planning strategies are not always compatible, and the older and younger generations often have conflicting interests. However, by starting e...

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]]> 412327 Do’s and don’ts once a letter of intent is signed https://houstonnewmedia.org/dos-and-donts-once-a-letter-of-intent-is-signed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dos-and-donts-once-a-letter-of-intent-is-signed Wed, 19 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=420365acf2faf018bd2903ec7f6274d8 When it comes to the merger or acquisition of your business, the letter of intent (LOI) plays a critical role in the success of the overall transaction. Although LOIs provide a framework of the deal, it does not mean it is a closed agreement once signe...

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]]> 237855 3 areas of opportunity to improve liquidity in the Covid-19 era https://houstonnewmedia.org/3-areas-of-opportunity-to-improve-liquidity-in-the-covid-19-era/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-areas-of-opportunity-to-improve-liquidity-in-the-covid-19-era Mon, 13 Sep 2021 11:37:31 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=f935ffb89856265947f3af1ab112d96a With the ongoing pandemic, many businesses continue experiencing high levels of disruption to their operations. Supply-chain issues and rising commodity prices, among many other factors, are presenting unprecedented challenges for businesses of all siz...

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]]> 166635 7 timeless cash-flow management tips https://houstonnewmedia.org/7-timeless-cash-flow-management-tips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7-timeless-cash-flow-management-tips Thu, 20 May 2021 19:28:06 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=53f38949744a5bd4ce847bf9aa520d7a Over the past year, efficient cash-flow management has become more crucial than ever. The Covid-19 pandemic sent businesses across the country into a frenzy, with many pivoting their business models on a dime to continue to serve their customers. Fortu...

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]]> 129220 PPP loan forgiveness – Is the 8-week or 24-week period right for you? https://houstonnewmedia.org/ppp-loan-forgiveness-is-the-8-week-or-24-week-period-right-for-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ppp-loan-forgiveness-is-the-8-week-or-24-week-period-right-for-you Wed, 02 Sep 2020 17:47:51 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3d46a86395e8367a321777d65bc2891b When the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) was signed into law, many borrowers were excited to learn they had 24 weeks to spend their loan on forgivable expenses. However, it is critical for borrowers to also evaluate the eight-week c...

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