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H.I.G. Capital has completed a series of transactions that underscore its activity across both consumer and industrial markets. In July 2025, the firm’s growth equity affiliate announced the sale of a majority stake in The GLD Shop, a jewelry and lifestyle brand, while retaining a minority interest. Later that month, H.I.G. also completed the acquisition […]

In today’s competitive and often volatile market, businesses are constantly on the lookout for innovative strategies to reduce operational expenses. While some cost-cutting techniques are widely known—such as trimming the marketing budget or reducing overhead—others remain underutilized or even overlooked entirely.  However, the real winners in the business world are the ones that find smart,

Independent sponsors regularly encounter deals that don’t fit standard investment templates. They might find a family business with a complex ownership structure, a company requiring creative earn-out arrangements, or a seller who needs non-traditional governance terms. The lower middle market is full of small businesses in specialized niches or with business models that make valuation

Now that the effects of climate change have become more pressing, many individuals and organisations are rethinking how their financial choices can contribute to environmental progress. In Singapore, where sustainability is a growing national priority, more people are seeking ways to align their savings and investments with environmental values without compromising their financial goals. This

For decades, search engines have acted as the gateway to brand discovery. Customers typed in a query, skimmed results, and decided which link to click. That model is shifting. Generative AI platforms now provide AI overviews, which are summarised responses that present curated information directly to users. For businesses, this is more than a technical

Photo courtesy of Freepik Starting a business requires relentless concentration, leaving many new entrepreneurs vulnerable to potentially disastrous oversights in personal financial planning that threaten their children’s educational opportunities and future family security.  While building a successful enterprise calls for sophisticated resource allocation, forgoing key family financial planning mistakes can have snowballing effects that undermine

Did you know that about one million arrests are made in the United States each year for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs?  A drug DUI happens when someone drives while their ability to safely control a vehicle is affected by illegal drugs, prescription medicine, or even over-the-counter drugs. These substances impair a

Every breakthrough carries a question mark. New, innovative technologies promise to solve problems, but they can create new ones. Lab success doesn’t always translate to clinics or factories. A prototype device that worked perfectly in controlled tests? It might fail spectacularly when real patients use it. That leads to trial delays and costly redesigns. Image

Tired of high electricity bills at your business? You can save big by understanding commercial energy rates. Let’s talk about what they mean and how your company can pay less. What Are Commercial Energy Rates? Commercial energy rates are the prices businesses pay for electricity or natural gas. They are different from residential rates. Businesses

Partnering in business is not about signing contracts but about trust, credibility, and long-term growth. A single slip and a franchise or even a partner may cost you thousands or even your reputation. This is the reason why franchise screening is a must. The private investigators will act as your safety net behind the scenes,