As a financial writer, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with information. I often feel like I’m drinking from a firehose of the latest jobs data, chatter about interest rates, and corporate earnings reports. But to get out of the weeds
I like looking at venture capital (VC) activity as a barometer for economic conditions and investor sentiment. Venture capital statistics paint a picture of investors’ appetite for risk and thirst for innovation. I haven’t personally dabbled in venture investing to
Below are some of the more interesting search fund statistics from our industry. Performance and Returns (some of these are crazy!) Investor Base (who invests in search fund deals) Industry Trends (what sectors are growing) Search funds continue to grow
Models, Economics, and Finding Investors Summary: Independent sponsors broker private small business M&A deals, matching sellers, investors, and operators. They operate like miniature private equity funds, typically installing a qualified operator as part of the acquisition (and occasionally operating the
The Independent Sponsor (Fundless Sponsor) space is exploding right now. Motivated deal sponsors, former private equity principles, and M&A investors are all rushing toward this golden win-win opportunity. There aren’t many conferences for independent sponsors, but the ones that exist
The Self-Funded Search Conference SMBash (2025 date announced) Southeast Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (SEETA) Conference Booth-Kellogg ETA Conference IESE International Search Fund Conference Harvard Business School ETA Conference Stanford Search Fund CEO Conference MIT ETA Summit Wharton ETA Summit The search
Here is a list of my personal favorite search fund podcasts to make the acquisition entrepreneur journey more successful, less risky, and dare I say more fulfilling and community focused. Acquiring Minds ETA Insider Acquisitions Anonymous Think Like an Owner
For Overall ETA: SMBash For Self-Funded Acquirers: The Self-Funded Search Conference For Traditional Searchers: Harvard Business School ETA Conference For Regional Searchers: Southeast Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (SEETA) Conference For ETA Education/Training: MIT ETA Summit For Raising Capital and/or Investing in
As a business-to-business (B2B) sales professional, navigating the complex sales funnel can be a daunting task. With multiple decision-makers involved, longer buying cycles, and intense competition, it takes skill and strategy to turn prospects into loyal clients. In this guide,
Imagine building a house. You pour your heart and soul into creating a sturdy, beautiful structure, only to watch it crumble before your eyes. This is the painful reality of customer churn for SaaS businesses, when once-loyal customers, the very
SEO isn’t right for some startups. But for the right companies, SEO can almost be like magic, being a huge long-term driver of user growth. Zillow, Pinterest, Thumbtack, Yelp, Grammarly, Canva, Hubspot. The list of startups that exploded their growth
Missing calls from my potential customers is frustrating. While I want to make sure I’m as reachable as possible, there are times when me or my staff simply can’t pick up the phone. Whether we’re on another call or out
New startups are launched daily, each vying for attention and success in their niche. And now that almost everyone is on the internet, digital marketing has become the cornerstone of brand differentiation and visibility. While every savvy business is experimenting
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