One of the many ways to efficiently grow your business is to acquire other companies, taking over their intellectual properties and customer bases. Of course, there is a lot of planning and hard work that goes into an acquisition, and the process of actually finding a company worth acquiring isn’t always easy.
Continue Reading How to Find a Sensible Acquisition Target
Business
Signs of Economic Improvement: USVI Bonds Pick Up
While the U.S. Virgin Islands’ bonds are still rated in junk status, there are some significant signs of improvement and glimmers of hope for economic recovery in the territory. The price of some of the Territory’s bonds has more than doubled since the end of 2017, thanks in large part to a boom in construction during the post-hurricane rebuild and the reopening of the St. Croix oil refinery. Now, economic experts in the Territory feel good about the growth in the local economy believe there is a positive future for the territory’s bond ratings.
Continue Reading Signs of Economic Improvement: USVI Bonds Pick Up
Study: USVI Lost 4,500 Jobs After Hurricanes of Fall 2017
Information gathered by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Research and Statistics Group shed some light on the effects of the hurricanes of Fall 2017 on the economy of the U.S. Virgin Islands, including the statistic that the territory lost 4,500 jobs in the wake of the hurricanes.
Continue Reading Study: USVI Lost 4,500 Jobs After Hurricanes of Fall 2017
How to Convert an LLC to a Corporation
The process of converting an LLC to a corporation can vary depending on the circumstances of your business. There are three types of conversion available—which method you choose depends on where you primarily do business and whether you meet the requirements for each method.
Here’s an overview of each of them.Continue Reading How to Convert an LLC to a Corporation
How to Write an Effective Business Plan
A strong, concise business plan is crucial when starting a new business. Not only will it give you a roadmap for how you will grow your business in its early years, but it will also be useful for investors, who want to see that you have a well-thought-out venture that has a good chance of being viable and sustainable before they invest their money into it.
Continue Reading How to Write an Effective Business Plan
How Creditors Can Protect Themselves During Bankruptcy Proceedings
As a creditor, there’s always a chance you’ll receive an official notice in the mail at some point, alerting you that someone to whom you have loaned money has filed for bankruptcy. One of the primary reasons people file for bankruptcy is to discharge some of their debts.
You must act quickly if you…
Common Sense Strategies to Help Avoid Business Litigation
Just about all successful businesses will find themselves involved in a lawsuit at some point. However, there are many strategies you can employ to help you avoid unnecessary legal disputes and minimize the risks you face. This will help you save money and maintain your focus on your business rather than ongoing litigation.
Here are…
What is the Difference Between a C Corporation and an S Corporation?
If you’re filing articles of incorporation for a business, chances are you’ve done a lot of research on what type of business structure is going to best fit your plans. If you’re filing as a corporation, you’ve likely come across two very specific types of corporations: a C corporation and an S corporation.
If you’re…
Avoiding Financial Liability as a Small Business Owner
Many small business owners do not necessarily think about their financial liability when they first start their company—they tend to focus more on market research, securing funding and building up the infrastructure of their new business. However, it is important to understand the financial risks you face as the owner of a new company.
If…
How to Prepare for a Business Acquisition
One of the most effective ways for you to significantly grow your company is to acquire other competitors within your market. Of course, this process is easier said than done—business acquisitions take a lot of planning, not to mention money.
Here are some tips to help you prepare for a business acquisition as a buyer.…