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On the Lighter Side: When Things Fall Apart First it was Brexit, then Harry left; now it’s the ravens in the Tower of London slipping away. Maybe they’re hungry, or bored by the lack of tourists. What if there’s some

SHARK WEEK IS HERE Forty-five years after the release of Jaws, a replica of the Orca will be promoting shark conservation. At least one species, the reef shark, needs immediate help to avoid extinction. Don’t worry, the lemon shark in this

Lost Lives, Lost Earnings The 2016 fire in the Ghost Ship, a converted warehouse in Oakland, was a calamity. Although continuing to deny liability, the California city has reached a settlement. More than $32 million will be disbursed to the

July is National Ice Cream Month. Sunday, July 19, is National Ice Cream Day.  Celebrate with some of this month’s ice cream deals, one of which includes Philadelphia; visit favorite ice cream shops in Philadelphia and New York City that are open this summer; take

The Thread Recommends Social Distancing: Hit the road this summer. Travel like a local anywhere in the United States; take a lobster roll tour of Maine; consider one of these iconic trips; and use these road trip tips from Architectural

On June 16, 1884, American’s first roller coaster started operating at Coney Island.  If you feel your business has been on a roller coaster, Asterion can help.  M&A in the Midst of the Pandemic HBR has analyzed how the pandemic

Hurricane season started yesterday. Will NOAA’s prediction of a busier than normal season hold true?  Uncharted Territory The COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter the economic landscape. Businesses have closed or are closing in many sectors. After 80 years and four

MOUNT ST. HELENS, 40 YEARS LATER There are many opportunities to revisit the May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. Try today’s Volcano Tuesday event from Mount St. Helens Institute. Use every tool to stabilize your business The financial

TODAY IS CINCO DE MAYO   Mark the day by reading about the real history of the holiday, then try a recipe from Chipotle or Taco Bell, among others.      IP Updates  There may be secrets to what makes a

LOOKING AHEAD COVID – 19 has caused adverse market reactions, temporarily lowering most business valuations. This is a good time to consider your gifting and estate plans for closely held businesses. Asterion can prepare a valuation of your business for this