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Searching Where Few Have Searched Before
After years spent studying and working in the United States, Alexander Wallace recently returned to his native New Zealand to launch a self-funded search for an enduringly profitable small business t…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
The Fantastic Economics of SBA Loans
The Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program offers acquisition entrepreneurs an incredible opportunity to buy a company with little equity, and on very advantageous terms. Heather Endresen h…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Explaining The Success Of First-Time CEOs
How is it that so many searchers become successful CEOs, even when many have never run a company before and may not have the relevant industry experience? Personal characteristics count for a lot, bu…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Why A Long Island Swimming Pool Company Was An Ideal Acquisition Target
As an acquisition entrepreneur, Jackie Kopcho is now CEO of Tortorella Swimming Pools, where she leads a team that engineers, builds, and services pools on Long Island, in southeastern New York State…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Acquisition Versus Working For Someone Else
Ari Santos and Allan Newman, about to graduate from business school, reflect on the choice between buying their own business or working for someone else. Though there are parallels between their path…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Acquisition Versus Startup: Weighing The Risks And Rewards
In this episode, Daniella Bertolotti and Steve Goulas discuss the more traditional startup route versus entrepreneurship through acquisition. Just weeks ahead of their graduation from business school…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
The Self-Funded Journey From Searcher To Seller
Geoff Duckworth’s story is that of a self-funded search that transformed him from being an employee at a larger firm, to CEO of an enduringly profitable small business, to seller of the company that …
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Buying A Seasonal Gift Basket Business In Canada
Ten years ago, Robin Kovitz became President & CEO of Baskits, now one of Canada’s leading gift services companies, by purchasing the company from its two retiring founders. Baskits was an acquisiti…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Introducing Think Big Buy Small
Are you looking for an alternative to a career path at a big firm? Does founding your own startup seem too risky? There's another compelling path open to you: acquiring a small business and running i…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago