Being Stingy With Your Equity Comments0
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. It can be tempting to offer shares in your company to finance its growth. These days, there are plenty of investors chasing promising new companies and, in today’s tight labour market, employees …
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The One Number Owners Need to Stop Focusing On Comments0
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. This article has been edited from its original version. The value of your business comes down to a single equation: what multiple of your profit is an acquirer willing to pay for …
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The Surprising Way Companies Like Netflix and Amazon Conduct Market Research Comments0
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. This article has been edited from its original version. Companies like Netflix, UrthBox and Amazon are leveraging the subscription business model to discover what their customers want next. In a traditional business, …
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Exiting Tips From One Of The Top 40 Under 40 Comments0
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. Wind Mobile founder Anthony Lacavera has started 12 businesses, six of which he has exited. His exits have ranged in value from the $6 million he got for one of his recent …
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The Biggest Mistake Owners Make When Selling Comments0
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. One of the biggest mistake owners make in selling their company is being lured into a proprietary deal. The Definition Of A Proprietary Deal Acquirers land a proprietary deal (or “prop deal”) …
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Which Is Better, a Financial Buyer or a Strategic Buyer? Comments0
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. If you decide to sell your business to an outside acquirer, you’re going to have to decide between a financial and a strategic buyer—understanding the different motivations of these two buyers can …
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The Build vs Buy Equation Comments0
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. If you’re wondering what your business might be worth to an acquirer, there is a simple calculation you can use. Let’s call it “The Build vs. Buy Equation”. At some point, every …
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Learning From Acquisitions That Fall Apart Comments0
Republished with permission from Built to Sell Inc. John McCann sold The Bolt Supply House to Lawson Products (NASDAQ: LAWS) at the end of 2017. McCann’s strategy involved learning from the acquirers who knocked on his door. He invited would-be …
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