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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_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)
05_Technical Takeover: Transitioning from Technician to Entrepreneur
One of the most crucial first steps for technicians with entrepreneurial aspirations is carefully evaluating industry opportunities before acquiring a business, which means going beyond a surface-level glance at what's available on the market; it requires deeply analyzing the landscape to…
12.10.23 10:33 AM - Comment(s)
04_The Professional Pivot: From Corporate Executive to Business Owner
After years of moving up the corporate ladder, many executives dream about being their own boss. The security of a regular paycheck begins to lose appeal as you ponder leaving your corner office for an entrepreneurial venture you can call your own…
12.03.23 11:49 AM - Comment(s)
03_The Acquisition Advantage: Scaling Small Businesses
As an experienced business broker, I've seen firsthand how acquisitions can be a game-changer for growth-minded small businesses. With baby boomers retiring in droves, more established businesses are on the market than ever, which has created a prime climate for small companies…
11.26.23 11:43 AM - Comment(s)
02_Navigating New Horizons: Growth By Acquisition
When it comes to the expansion and growth of a business, one of the most crucial steps is finding and attracting the right capital. Just like setting the cornerstone of a building, this process forms the foundation for the entire business structure. In this series, we will start from the ground…
11.19.23 11:43 AM - Comment(s)
01_The Acquisitions Market: Baby Boomers Retiring
With the baby boomer generation nearing retirement age, a notable transformation is happening in the business landscape. This sizeable group, renowned for its entrepreneurial drive, possesses many businesses across diverse industries. As boomers enter retirement, these business owners present…
11.12.23 10:42 AM - Comment(s)