Buying an Existing Business vs. Starting from Scratch: Which Wins?
Sailing into entrepreneurial waters is something that many dream of. After all, being your own boss, dedicating your…
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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.…
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…
Scaling Your Bootstrapped Business: 3 Tips for Lean Entrepreneurs
Like most entrepreneurs, you have likely spent hundreds of hours developing skills to build your business. By the…
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…
Setting These 3 Types of Goals is Essential to Your Startup’s Success
The following is excerpted from “Exit Rich: The 6 P Method to Sell Your Business for Huge Profit” (January…
StartupNation Radio with Home Improvement Industry Guru Brian Elias
This episode of StartupNation Radio is brought to you by Pappas Financial and Dell Technologies Today, Jeff hosts…
6 Tips for E-Commerce Entrepreneurs Who (Eventually) Want to Cash Out
Almost three years after starting my journey into e-commerce, I was sitting at my kitchen table with two…
An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Selling Your Company
After 10 years of running my company, Mtell, we sold it to a publicly traded company for $37…
How to Value an Online Startup: Tips for Buying or Selling a Business
Of all the potential outcomes for an entrepreneur seeking to exit his or her online business, a profitable…
Why It’s Key to Have an Exit Strategy Before Starting a Business
Some authors swear that writing the ending of a book first is imperative to the plot. Knowing where…
What’s Your Website Worth and Where Can You Sell It?
As an internet entrepreneur, situations arise where you may need to sell your website and want to ensure…
Tackling What’s Next: Are You Ready to Exit Your Business?
Exit strategy. A noun that could become a verb and conjures up both excitement and paralysis for entrepreneurs. Developing…
Value Builder Score: A Blood Pressure Test for Your Business
When was the last time you had your blood pressure tested? Taking your blood pressure is one of…
Competition: Its Power in Business and When to Fold
On June 1, 2011, both Floyd’s Coffee Shops in Portland, Oregon were busier than usual. The regulars were…
4 Traps To Avoid When Selling Your Company
Business owners have been known to refer to due diligence as “the entrepreneur’s proctology exam.” It’s a crude…
8 Ways to Know if You Have a Job or Own a Business
The ultimate test of your business can be found in a simple question: would someone want to buy…
The Hidden Goal of the Smartest Business Owners
What are your business goals for the year? If you’re like most business owners, you have a profit…
What You Need to Know to Close Your Business
You’ve invested a lot of effort, time, and money to start your small business and keep it running.…
Business Valuation: What is Your Business Worth?
Your business is likely your largest asset, so it’s normal to want to know what it is worth.…