There are a plethora of career benefits when it comes to joining a board of directors. Broadening a professional network and nurturing one’s professional success are just two reasons many enjoy a spot on the board. Although most professionals assume they must be at the senior-level to join, this is not necessarily true. Corporate vs. […]
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The Most Entrepreneurial Cities in America
Recent years have seen the development of an excellent environment for entrepreneurship in the United States. The number of self-employed individuals is higher than it has been in decades, with many different sectors of society, from immigrants to the semi-retired, starting businesses of their own. This boom in start-ups is consequential to a very high […]
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 […]
Essential Problem-Solving Skills for Entrepreneurs
It may seem like an entrepreneur’s success is controlled by a “roll of the dice.” Upon closer inspection, however, there is a group of traits one should have to be successful as an entrepreneur. While these traits can be thought of as problem-solving skills, the designation is an umbrella term that, in fact, includes many […]
How to Handle a Merging or Acquisition of Your Company
A merger or acquisition can be an unsettling experience for business owners unfamiliar with the process. The amount of work may increase in the event of this with the time to do so decreasing, and working with employees you’ve never met prior to this change is almost always guaranteed. With all of that said, it’s […]
Pharma Deals
Biotech have taken the front seat in the mergers and acquisitions conversation already in 2015. Transactions in the sector have been impressive just 5 months into the calendar year, causing the NASDAQ iShares Biotechnology index to jump 19% and 59% over the last 12 months. Previously covered on Johnjellinek.com, there have been biotech skepticism surrounding […]
Camden National Bank to Acquire Competitor
Yesterday in the state of Maine, Camden National Bank announced it was planning to acquire a competitor, The Bank of Maine. The $135 million price tag will make the new entity the largest locally owned bank in the state. Currently, the top spot in the region is occupied by Bangor Savings Bank, which would move […]
NXP To Purchase Freescale
There is much action in the world of electric conductors as NXP and Freescale, both semiconductor producers are planning on joining forces. Focused on creating smarter cars with smarter chip technology, both firms are leading the industry in creating cutting edge solutions. NXP will offer a cash and stock deal with a valuation of around […]
Mergers and Acquisitions in Tourism
Mergers and acquisitions in the global tourism industry more than double last year as we look back at the gross amount spent on deal actions. The tourism M&A classification falls under the deals that are made regarding hotel purchases, travel service companies and tour operators. In 2014 the total amount spent rounded out to $64.4 […]
Encana Will Purchase Athlon Energy
According to a recent Wall Street Journal article: Encana Corp. has agreed to acquire Athlon Energy, a Texas based, shale-oil producer to the tune of $5.93 billion USD. Encana is a Canada based firm that will help their position within the state of Texas with this purchase. While mainly operating within the natural gas sector, […]