October 2016

Why Fortune 1,000 CFOs Own Captive Insurance Companies and Why Small and Mid-Size Businesses Should Too

Many mid-market CFOs and small business owners alike yearn for the day when their company can

One approach for a business owner to increase profit and further protect the business is the buy-up or stand-up all of the vertical businesses that support the core business.  Think of starting or acquiring additional businesses as an approach to build and protect a wealth engine.  This is often described as vertical integration, and it is often effective because a supplier or service provider is already making a profit serving the parent company.

For example, consider a successful business owner