Lorette Farris

Lorette Farris

Blog by Lorette Farris

Growth Through Acquisition: Expanding Beyond the Basics
Discover the strategic benefits of business acquisitions with our in-depth guide on identifying the right targets, performing due diligence, and integrating businesses to maximize growth and market reach.
05.08.24 11:07 PM - Comment(s)
Investor-Ready: Crafting Your Business for Investment Attraction
Discover the key strategies to prepare your business for investment, focusing on crafting a compelling brand message, enhancing social media presence, producing top-notch collateral, and building lasting investor relationships.
05.08.24 09:07 PM - Comment(s)
Starting Strong
Discover key strategies to lay the groundwork for a successful business with market research, defining your value proposition, and setting clear objectives. Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned executives alike.
05.08.24 09:07 PM - Comment(s)
Kickstarting the Business Lifecycle Journey: Essential Habits for Sustained Success
Addressing entrepreneurs at various stages—from startups to seasoned owners—I emphasize the importance of establishing daily habits to manage planning and business growth. I outline goal mapping, progress tracking, and dedicated learning time in preparation for long-term planning.
04.30.24 11:07 PM - Comment(s)
07_Track Record Triumphs: Leveraging Past Performance to Secure Future Investments
Today's business landscape is continuously evolving with incredible speed and complexity. High valuations, fast-moving market trends, and ever-changing financial conditions make buying and selling a business more intriguing yet challenging than ever before. Seller financing and earnouts…
12.25.23 08:12 PM - Comment(s)
07_Financing the Future: Navigating Seller Financing and Earnouts
Today's business landscape is continuously evolving with incredible speed and complexity. High valuations, fast-moving market trends, and ever-changing financial conditions make buying and selling a business more intriguing yet challenging than ever before. Seller financing and earnouts…
12.25.23 08:12 PM - Comment(s)
07_Acquisition Preparation: The Entrepreneur's Checklist
Before leaping into an acquisition, deeply consider your personal and professional motivations. For visionary pioneer Milda, acquiring analytics firm Insight Edge aligned with her ambition of empowering women leaders across industries. This strategic move allowed Milda to expand her tech…
12.24.23 09:30 AM - Comment(s)
06_The Art of the Deal: Exploring Types of Business Sales
Selling a business is like deciding whether to sell your car piece-by-piece or the whole thing. Do you carry out the engine, wheels, and chassis to different buyers who want those specific parts? Or do you sell the entire vehicle, flaws and all, to someone who wants the total package? That's…
12.18.23 07:52 AM - Comment(s)
06_Proof Positive: Presenting Your Proof of Concept to Win Investor Confidence
When it comes to attracting business investors these days, that lightbulb moment of inspiration doesn't cut it anymore. Investors want more than a bright idea - they want proof that this concept can deliver in the real world. This is where the "Proof of Concept" (PoC) notion becomes pivotal…
12.18.23 07:30 AM - Comment(s)
06_Franchise or Freedom? Choosing Your Path to Business Ownership
Opening a business is an immense undertaking filled with pivotal decisions. Perhaps none looms larger than buying an existing franchise or independent business. Both have their own unique structures, benefits, and drawbacks - charting separate courses to business ownership that entrepreneurs…
12.18.23 07:05 AM - Comment(s)