January 22, 2024
Via: EntrepreneurEmbarking on the journey of buying a business is an exciting and commendable resolution. However, often, I see buyers trying to find the perfect business. Spoiler alert! No such business exists, so flexibility is the key to achieving your entrepreneurial […]
January 4, 2024
Via: EntrepreneurAfter years of nurturing your business from an idea to a thriving entity, you may reach a crossroads that will shape both your company’s future and your personal legacy — the decision to sell your business. Navigating this moment is […]
December 21, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurDuring a merger or acquisition, a positive perception of the involved organizations is critical, but it can also be incredibly challenging. Employees, customers and other key stakeholders will likely have many questions about what the future will hold. Rumors and […]
October 4, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurListen up entrepreneurs, it’s time that we talk about the not-so one-size-fits-all experience of buying an existing business. From the outside, it may look easier to buy a business that is already up and running instead of doing all the […]
September 29, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurWhen making acquisitions, the need to look outside a company for new ideas should be seen as a clear benefit and not a detriment to its core business or employees. But what kind of benefits? For example, legacy businesses have […]
July 10, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurMergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become increasingly popular among large corporations as a business strategy. However, small and medium-sized businesses may hesitate to engage in M&A due to the perceived complexities and risks involved. This shouldn’t necessarily be the case. […]
Mergers and Acquisitions, Uncategorized
June 6, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurMergers and acquisitions (M&A) are complex transactions that require careful negotiation and due diligence. Negotiating for M&A involves a variety of considerations, including valuation, deal structure, financing, legal and regulatory compliance and post-merger integration. Let’s explore some key strategies and […]
April 26, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurWhen most people think of starting a business, they think of beginning from scratch–developing your own ideas and building the company from the ground up. But starting from scratch presents some distinct disadvantages, including the difficulty of building a customer […]
February 25, 2023
Via: Venture BeatKratos Studios announced it has raised $20 million at a valuation of $150 million, and it has acquired IndiGG. The seed round was led by Accel, with participation from Prosus Ventures, Courtside Ventures, Nexus Venture Partners, Nazara and others. Game […]
January 24, 2023
Via: Venture BeatCybersecurity isn’t just the responsibility of the security team. To secure modern cloud environments and applications, developers and security teams need to be able to collaborate to identify risks in the software supply chain and mitigate them as soon as […]
November 14, 2022
Via: Small Business TrendsHow does the professional deal maker handle uncertain business and economic times? On the Small Business Radio Show this week, I talked with Marc H. Morgenstern who is an out-of-the-box, uber-successful dealmaker, and rock aficionado and no ordinary business leader. […]
September 14, 2022
Via: Venture BeatDespite current market conditions and the prospect of shrinking profits, some companies continue to make diversity, equity and inclusion a priority, even as a recession looms. While this is encouraging news, it’s something we have actually noticed for some time […]
June 15, 2022
Via: Consultancy.ukCompany leadership is universally understood to be a critical part of a deal’s success or failure. After all, along with looking at synergies, financials, product and service outlooks and so on, assessments of potential strategic acquisitions also include an assessment […]
February 9, 2022
Via: EntrepreneurThe affiliate industry today is growing rapidly, but it’s not simply from the overall increase in consumers shifting their buying habits to ecommerce. Affiliate marketing has long been a staple in most online retailers’ marketing mix, and it’s estimated that […]
January 2, 2022
Via: EntrepreneurUser acquisition efforts simply are not what they used to be for brands, largely due to a long list of recent changes. On the customer’s side, there have been lifestyle pivots, including an end to quarantines and shelter-in-place orders. From […]
September 29, 2021
Via: Business 2 CommunityMany of us entrepreneurs start our journey with the dream of leading our own business to great success. In media and pop culture references, such journeys are often depicted in the form of a lone entrepreneur blazing a new path. […]
June 8, 2021
Via: Business 2 CommunityI recently participated in a fascinating panel discussion facilitated by Jonathan Farrington of Top Sales World on “Identifying the New Post-Covid Frontline Sales Professional” with Dave Mattson of Sandler Training and Lisa Leitch of Teneo Results. I’ve included a link […]
May 26, 2021
Via: Business 2 CommunityIf you’re reading this blog post, chances are you’ve also seen Scott Brinker’s annual Marketing Technology Landscape Supergraphic. Here’s a quick refresher on the state of martech tools as of April 2020: There are now 8,000+ tools in the landscape, […]
Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions
April 15, 2021
Via: EntrepreneurAnyone familiar with the franchise industry knows that one of the most coveted acquisitions for a brand is a new franchisee. Paramount to the success and growth of a brand, franchisees represent the foundation, adding breadth and depth to the […]
March 23, 2021
Via: Small Business TrendsIf you want to enter the world of entrepreneurship without starting from scratch, you may consider buying a business. However, some prospective business buyers aren’t sure where to start. Luckily, there are business brokers, marketplace sites, and tons of other […]