Thought Leaders
Cultural Fit Can Make or Break an M&A Deal
One of the most critical components for success -- cultural fit -- often falls by the wayside.
By Rick Hall
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Thought Leaders
How to Expertly Position Your Business for an Exit
Clear objectives, transparency and proactive planning are imperative.
Marketing
What 2021 M&A Deals Tell Us about the Future of Online Advertising
While the rapid market capitalization dynamic isn't new in digital advertising, the reasons why it's happening have changed. What does it mean for the industry's future?
Business Accounting
How a Company’s Relationship With Its Accounting Firm Changes as It Grows
Companies have different accounting needs at each stage of growth, but having a proactive, strategic partner is always key.
By Frank Milone
Business News
Third Quarter Deals Break All Records in Biggest M&A Boom
M&A deals worth $4.33 trillion have been made to-date in 2021, breaking the previous high $4.1 trillion hit in 2007.
Thought Leaders
10 Ways to Negotiate a Higher Purchase Price for Your SaaS Startup
To avoid walking away with less cash, you must develop counter-tactics to preserve or increase your purchase price. Here are 10 negotiation strategies that might help.
Thought Leaders
No Big Startup Idea? No Problem. Here’s How to Buy a Business.
You don't have to found your own company to be an extremely successful CEO.
Building a Business
7 Examples of When You Should Acquire a Startup Rather Than Build One
When 90% of startups fail, acquiring one that has already proved it works might be a better option.
Business Accounting
How to Transfer Assets in a SaaS Startup Acquisition
These types of purchases involve a lot of moving parts. Here's the easiest way to do it.
Thought Leaders
Trust, Alignment, Leadership: One CTO’s Tips for a Smooth Transition During a Remote M&A
Covid-19 slowed M&A activity, but there were still many large deals and IPOs last year.
Business News
TikTok’s Sale to WalMart and Oracle Is Not Happening Anytime Soon
The sale was driven by former President Trump, citing security threats, but the Biden administration is reviewing.
Business Accounting
Free Webinar | Feb. 10: Buy-Side Essentials for M & A Transactions
Join us in an insightful discussion about the important details that buyers should know as they begin their acquisition process.
Business Accounting
Closing a Mega M&A Deal During a Global Pandemic is Possible. Here’s How.
As the world continues to battle a global pandemic, major M&A deals shouldn't be completely off the table. Here's how you can still close that mega deal.
Business Accounting
How to Finance an Acquisition Using an SBA Loan
If you want to buy another business, don't let a lack of capital hold you back.
Building a Business
After 7 M&As in 7 Years, I Thought I’d Seen It All. Then I Completed a Remote M&A Amid a Global Pandemic.
My four takeaways from an all-remote deal.
Business News
Microsoft Is Buying ZeniMax Media and Bethesda for $7.5 Billion
The tech giant gains control of 'The Elder Scrolls,' 'Doom,' 'Dishonored,' 'Prey' and many more valuable IPs.
Online Presence
Jack Dorsey Picks Elon Musk as ‘Most Exciting’ User, Amazon Buys Eero and Prices Spike at Whole Foods (60-Second Video)
Here are three things entrepreneurs should know today.
By Hayden Field
Thought Leaders
Your Startup Is Dying — Now What?
At a certain point, your best move is to admit defeat and move on.
By David Teten
Thought Leaders
When Acquiring a Company, Don’t Forget About the People
The technology and talent acquired -- especially in high tech -- are the most valuable assets secured from an integration.
By Andy Marsh
Online Presence
Instagram, Oculus, WhatsApp and More: Here’s How Things Panned Out for 5 Founders Who Sold to Facebook
Instagram's founders are leaving Facebook. Here's what happened to other entrepreneurs who sold their companies to the social media giant.
By Hayden Field
Building a Business
How to Make Your Startup’s Acquisition a Beginning, Not an End
Here's how to ensure an acquisition becomes a positive partnership -- for both your enterprise, and your people.
Building a Business
Why Prioritizing Company Culture Is the Key to a Successful Acquisition
The problems behind failed mergers rarely have anything to do with logistics or accounting or meeting sales benchmarks.
Thought Leaders
Now That You’ve Built Your Start, Here’s How to Sell It for Lots of Money
Plan for an M&A from the beginning, and you'll be in better shape than most when acquirers start calling.
Business News
Four Most Common Exit Strategies For Entrepreneurs
The key to a successful business is the ability to make right decisions
Business News
Instagram Stopped Notifying People When You Screenshot a Story. 3 Things to Know Today.
Stay in the know in 60 seconds.
By Hayden Field
Thought Leaders
How the Ruling Allowing AT&T’s $85 Billion Acquisition of Time Warner Could Affect Entrepreneurs
The historical ruling has implications for every industry.
By Hayden Field
Business News
T-Mobile and Sprint Agree to Merge
The deal will combine the third and fourth largest wireless carriers in the U.S., which will be known as T-Mobile.