Corporate leaders today sit at a crossroads. Continued economic prosperity has led to favorable business conditions, which have many companies poised for growth. On the other hand, speculation that the business cycle may have hit its peak—coupled with talk of an economic downturn on the horizon and political uncertainty over the course of this election year—has even the most optimistic CEOs and CFOs carefully weighing any expansion plans.
The number-one question many business leaders are facing: Is now the time to take on debt to finance growth? My answer: Given the cost of capital and the still-strong U.S. economy, there has rarely been a better time to implement a well-thought-out strategic growth plan.
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