What’s Driving the Acquihire Startup Battleground?
Acquihires have become the defining deal shape of 2025. Startups are buying startups for the people, not the…
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What Investors Look for in a Small Business Acquisition Deal
Everyone’s heard the stories. The solo founder who raised $2 million in two weeks. The startup that went…
12 Keys to Family Business Success
Entrepreneurial family members are fueling the continued surge of small business startups we’re seeing this year, following a…
The Ultimate Guide to Continuity Planning for Your Small Business
Businesses face a variety of potential emergencies and threats that can disrupt their operations. From natural disasters to…
WJR Business Beat: ExitWise Fills Important Need for Startups (Episode 461)
On this episode of the Business Beat, Jeff talks with Todd Sullivan and Brian Dukes of ExitWise about…
Want the Best Exit Strategy Outcome? Prepare, Prepare, Prepare
The following is an excerpt from “Exit Path: How to Win the Startup End Game” by Touraj Parang.…
7 Steps to Getting the Best Price When Selling Your Business
You may think that selling a business is just like selling a house: identify a buyer, support your…
Your Business Legacy: Why Succession Planning Is a Crucial Step in Estate Planning
Running your own business is a mammoth task and a considerable investment. Statistics have consistently shown that small…
WJR Business Beat: How to Make A Family Business Last Generations (Episode 402)
In this Business Beat, Jeff talks with Weingartz family members who explain what makes a family business thrive…
Launching a Family Business? Keep These 3 Things in Mind
Are you wanting to start a family business? If so, you’re not alone. According to the United States…
5 Strategies to Turn Around a Program Launch That Isn’t Working
If you’re a few days into your program launch and you’re disappointed by lack of results, don’t waste…
The Ideal Pitch Deck Is a Story, a Science and an Art
In the startup world, it’s pitch decks, not business plans that get companies funded. A deck is often…
Have a Startup? Make Sure You’re On the Right Fundraising Path
The following is adapted from “Exit Right: How to Sell Your Startup, Maximize Your Return and Build Your…
For the Smoothest Deal Process, Know the 6 Legal Stages of Your Startup’s Acquisition
The following is adapted from “Getting Acquired: How I Built and Sold My SaaS Startup” by Andrew Gazdecki.…
Why Grit is Essential to Your Success as an Entrepreneur
For entrepreneurs building a business, the initial startup stage is an exhilarating time: you’re energized by your idea…
How Venture Capitalist Diane Yoo Chooses Her Startup Investments
With so many entrepreneurs and startup ventures seeking investment opportunities, it’s crucial that venture capitalists (VCs) create a…
3 Lessons for Balancing a Side Hustle When Launching a Business
Any founder will tell you that starting a new business while working another job (or two for that…
How to Use Talent Optimization to Build a Better Business
The following is excerpted from “The Science of Dream Teams: How Talent Optimization Can Drive Engagement, Productivity, and Happiness” by Mike Zani,…
4 Important Questions to Ask When Buying a Business Right Now
The market looks vastly different than it did a year ago, which means new opportunities — for better…
This Angel Investor Shares Why You Need an Exit Strategy from the Start
For founders and entrepreneurs building up their business, the initial startup stage typically focuses on the product, technology…