6: Alternatives for capital allocation

• What are retained earnings?
• How to calculate retained earnings
• Managing retained earnings
• Options for utilizing retained earnings
• Retain the cash
• Distribute to shareholders
• Reinvest the cash
• Buy back shares
• How to evaluate return on retained earnings
• The value of retained cash
• Investing in the business to keep pace
• Expanding your business
• Acquire your real estate
• Acquire businesses
• Top ten do's and don'ts
• Session Quiz