As times change, the world demands new skills. But some of them are timeless. There’s never going to be a point where clients don’t want better products, better offers. Three essential skills give an unfair advantage in business. When workers improve at them, they achieve better results. In fact, managers can predict how they will […]
Private Equity
Technology’s Positive Impact on Insurance
Technology has had an impact on everything else in our lives, so it’s no surprise that it has also changed the world of insurance buying. Going beyond simply ease of use, it has empowered today’s savvy shopper with increased knowledge about their choices in a world full of confusing data and fine print. Regardless of whether it’s for healthcare, home or auto, or even bundled in a combination of all three, people no longer want to do things the old fashioned way when it comes to buying personal insurance policies or filing claims.
Attracting Investors for Your Small Business
In order to attract the best investors for your small business, it is imperative that you learn what makes them tick. You must learn to view the world from an investor’s eyes instead of from your own. The reality is that investors are generous people, but more importantly, they are calculating businessmen. They use a […]
Choosing the Right ETF for Your Portfolio
Some of the most actively traded equity securities on Wall Street are not blue chip stocks; they are exchange-traded funds, and there are various reasons why investors love them. As their name implies, ETFs are essentially shares of investment funds managed by professional managers who oversee portfolios. ETFs are similar to mutual funds, but instead […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Private Equity
Private equity, or PE, has gained a great amount of influence in today’s financial marketplace, but few people actually understand the ins and outs of the industry. What is Private Equity? A private equity fund is a collection of investors that get together to essentially “flip” another company the same way people flip houses. […]
Private Equity in the Healthcare Industry
The healthcare industry is ripe with opportunity for private equity investments. In fact, private equity deals in healthcare in the U.S. more than doubled over the past 10 years. There are several disruptive trends that will shape the healthcare landscape in the coming years. It’s important that investors are aware of them and understand both […]