Business News
Papa John’s Could Go Private. Here’s Who Wants to Buy It for $1.5 Billion.
A Qatari-backed investment fund offered $47 per share, representing a roughly 50% premium to where the stock traded before the bid.
Acquisition
Building a Business
Acquisitions Fail When Leaders Ignore These Drivers of Business Value
By Juan C. Rezk
Business News
Oracle Corporation: A Falling Knife
Oracle is clearly a falling knife. Some analysts believe this is irrational due to its strong revenue growth and recent acquisition that will boost its TAM.
Building a Business
5 Things to Research Before Working With a Startup
You've poured your heart and soul into building your company. Make sure any newcomer you bring into your business has done the same -- and has the processes in place to protect your investments.
Building a Business
5 Startup Assets That Will Get You Acquired in 2016
Acquisitions are going gangbusters. Do you have what it takes to make that remunerative exit?
Building a Business
PayPal Makes Its First Acquisition Post eBay Split
The digital payments company bought mobile commerce startup Modest.
By Leena Rao
Building a Business
Raytheon to Buy Cybersecurity Company Websense for $1.9 Billion
The U.S. arms maker is buying the network security provider as cybersecurity continues to grow as a market.
By Reuters
Building a Business
The 3 Common Numbers That Startups Hide Behind
You're not doing yourself any favors by justifying your business with these statistics.
Building a Business
When Hiring, Take a Cue From the NBA and Look for Performance and Character
Billion-dollar sports franchises conduct in-depth background checks and administer personality profiles for possible draft picks. Here are eight things they look for.
Thought Leaders
Make Your Own Luck and Get Acquired
You could be the next Whatsapp if you stay organized and prepared with these tips from SXSW.
By Jacob Hall
Online Presence
Facebook Buys WhatsApp in Whopping $19 Billion Deal
The social media juggernaut acquires the web-based messaging service in a stock and cash deal.
Business Accounting
The Case for an Early Buyout
Being acquired by a bigger company early in your venture's life cycle can be a sweet deal in its own right.
By Sam Hogg
Building a Business
How This Techstars Startup Got Acquired Before It Officially Started Up
GoodApril co-founder Mitch Fox provides insight into the quick acquisition by Intuit.
Building a Business
A Young VC on How Young Entrepreneurs Can Land Cash for Their Young Companies
Early-stage venture capital investor Mo Koyfman of Spark Capital talks dollar bills and IPOs, among other weighty topics.
Building a Business
5 Tips for Getting Acquired
CEO of angel investment group Angel Capital Group Rachael Qualls provides young entrepreneurs insight into how to position their startup for acquisition.
Building a Business
How Motorcycle Designer Erik Buell Got His Vroom Back, Post Harley-Davidson
The trailblazing entrepreneur followed up a disastrous collaboration by launching a new company, a showcase for innovative racing bikes. But can it get the funding it needs?