Over the past few years, the Private Equity space has become extremely competitive. Valuation rates have been driven up due to cheap debt and a shortage of quality assets. Large companies have come down market to put their equity to work, which has increased competition for companies in the small- and mid-cap range. Due to…
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Former General Electric CEO, Jack Welch may have said it best when he said, “No company, small or large, can win over the long run without energized employees who believe in the mission and understand how to achieve it.” Welch, who is credited for increasing General Electric’s value by over 4,000% throughout his 20-year tenure,…
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As passionate philanthropists, Carrie Schochet founded Purple Squirrel Advisors to focus our philanthropic and recruiting efforts on helping the economic growth in the great state of Michigan. Since then, we’ve been honored to work along side many business men and women who are finding ways to give back to the community through groups such as 100 Women Who…
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With technology creating a less personalized, more frustrating experience for candidates in today’s job market, it’s more important than ever for companies to leave each applicant with a positive impression, regardless of the hiring outcome. According to CareerBuilder’s 2015 Candidate Behavior study, forty percent of candidates feel that the application process has become more difficult…
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After a long search, finding the right candidate can feel like the light at the end of the tunnel. While many hiring managers may think that the hard work is behind them, extending and negotiating the job offer can often be the most important step in the process. Even with a mutual interest between the…
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