Current capital market conditions Rather than dwell on last year's (2001) chaos in the debt and equity markets, let's take a look at how this year is unfolding to determine whether more of the same is evident or whether some changes are afoot. Full Story
New trends emerge in private equity market As the venture capital community reacts to the tragedy of 9/11 and the dot.com (or dot-bomb) disaster, new private equity fundings (those that are not "follow-on" or "down round") have been scarce within the past year. Full Story
Good deals survive a down market With the negative news in the media about world events, the troubled economy and the hits most of us have taken in our retirement accounts, most business owners are probably asking, "How bad are the private equity markets?". Full Story
Know when to stop the train Focus.
Keep your eye on the ball.
Know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em.
So easily said -- so hard for most entrepreneurs to do. Full Story