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Selling an Edtech Business: The PositivePsychology.com Exit
PositivePsychology.com, a mission-driven edtech platform used by 19M+ professionals, was acquired in an 8-figure deal advised by FE International. This case study covers their growth, decision to sell, and the exit process.
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103 New Acquisitions in 2020 Drives FE International to Inc. 5000 For Third Year Running
For the third year in a row, FE International was named to Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list, one of the most prestigious rankings of the United States’ fastest-growing private companies. Thanks to our clients’ continued support, FE reached No. 1,534 on the list this year. Earlier in the year, FE was also named as the No. 12 fastest growing Financial Services company in America by The Financial Times.
Selling Your Content Business When the Time Is Right
The owner of Coupons Plus Deals knew he wanted to sell his business, but he was skeptical. He had tried to sell his content website through a website broker before and the interest from potential investors – and the results – were underwhelming. He quickly realized that just because you know how to run a business, doesn’t mean you know how to present your business in the best possible light to buyers. When selling your online business, it is important to have the right information available to make your business stand out among the rest. Kim Ngoc, Coupons Plus Deals content manager, sat down with us for a virtual interview to discuss their exit and what she believes makes for a successful M&A process.
Website Broking Process Overview
The sale of a website is a unique proposition, and each transaction must be carefully planned and executed to ensure a successful outcome. There are a number of stages involved in the sale of a website and at FE International we guide the seller from the initial planning and preparation phase through to the signing of the purchase agreement and beyond. Intensive support is guaranteed throughout the entire sale process.
The State of Content: An Analysis of The First Half of 2021
As the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine increases, governments are lifting pandemic-related restrictions and the world is finding a new footing. Consumers are eager to convert pent-up demand into real spending while maintaining technology-led behaviors that kept them connected and engaged during lockdowns.
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SSL Zen: The Importance of SSL Certification
Since the first SSL certificates were developed by Netscape in the mid-nineties, they have become increasingly important protocols for website owners, particularly those with business interests online. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) ensures that data flowing to and from a website is encrypted and authenticated, creating a safer environment for anyone visiting and entering data on your website.
How Much is My Display Advertising Business Worth?
his article is part of our Internet Business Valuation series, in which we provide you with information on what makes your particular business model unique when it comes to valuation. For more in-depth reading on valuation, see our post How to Value a Website or Internet Business.
What You Need to Know About Email Newsletter Referral Marketing
Word of mouth is one of the most powerful, timeless and effective marketing tactics around. Customers who spread the word about your business and become ambassadors for your brand are potent tools that companies have utilized for decades.
Preparing Your Site for Sale
Selling your online business is a serious decision for any owner and the process of seeing a sale through to completion can be intimidating for first-time and experienced sellers alike. Hiring an M&A advisor is a good step in helping to ease the effort but as with any major endeavor, it pays to be well prepared from the outset. Having successfully sold over 1,000 online businesses, we’ve put together some guidance on how sellers of SaaS, e-commerce and content businesses should best prepare for the sale process.
What Shopify’s Q2 Results Mean for You
In Shopify’s Q2 2021 Financial Results Conference Call on July 28, 2021, the e-commerce leader announced that it achieved its first $1 billion revenue quarter on record gross merchandise volume (GMV). Retail as the world knows it is changing and the e-commerce giant is paving the way for entrepreneurs all over the globe to capitalize on an ever-evolving industry.
