Catherine Curan


Case Study: To Take Private Equity or Not

Raising private equity seemed like the best way to rev up Sunrise Windows. But were the stakes too high?  Read story

Factoring Gets a Face-Lift

Often thought of as mercenary moneylenders, factors are undergoing a customer-friendly makeover.  Read story

Case Study: A Quota on Profit

Lafayette 148 had high hopes for its new Chinese factory. Then it encountered an unforeseen problem: trade restrictions.  Read story

In a Cash Crunch?

Venture merchant banks help bridge the capital gap by financing a variety of trade activities.  Read story