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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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FE International Recognized on the Inc 5000 US 2019 List
FE International is thrilled to announce our inclusion on the Inc 5000 US 2019. The Inc 5000 is the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America, and we are thrilled to have joined the ranks of some of the most successful companies in the world in our 2019 ranking. This has been a milestone chapter in FE International’s story, as we approach our tenth anniversary helping underserved online business owners achieve a successful exit of their business.
2019 Technology M&A Mid-Year Market Review
CEO Ismael Wrixen sat down with ABC News following FE International’s inclusion on the Inc 5000 to discuss the implications of this report, why the tech companies in the Inc 5000 will outperform traditional sectors and how M&A is driving industry disruption by market leaders. Watch the full segment here.
Stripe’s New Office in Mexico City, Salesforce Acquires ClickSoftware, Pinterest Adds Shopping Hub: Newsletter August 2, 2019
Stripe announced a new flagship office opening in Latin America as part of a continued global expansion campaign. The Mexico City location is the newest of several offices around the world as Stripe invests into increasing e-commerce growth and mobile payment usage in Latin America. Internet shoppers in Latin America are expected to increase to 155 million by the end of 2019, an increase of 23% over the last three years. Recently valued at $22.5 billion, Stripe plans to build a strong engineering team in the Latin America office to capitalize on the regions nearly 500 million internet users.
Google Algorithm Guidance plus Apple Earnings, US Fed Rates, Shopify App Store Languages: Newsletter August 2, 2019
Google has just published the most in-depth guidance on its core algorithm update to-date. In the guide, Google covers four areas of content marketing and SEO that impact rankings, and advises SEO experts on Quality Rater Guidelines. Advice from Google included auditing pages on which a site has experienced drops, creating content most likely to be bookmarked or cited, being vigilant about factual inaccuracies and providing more value than the other pages ranking alongside it through creative and unique content.
SBA Loans to Buy a Business: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know | FE International
FE International has helped many buyers successfully use SBA to acquire businesses over the past few years. We also have several SBA opportunities currently available, so please feel free to reach out to us directly if you would like to learn more.
Google My Business Rumors Confirmed, Microsoft Earnings Report and Facebook’s Record FTC Fine: Newsletter July 26, 2019
Google recently released a statement confirming the cause of the removal of multiple Google My Business reviews. A few weeks ago, SEO experts noted that multiple companies experienced their GMB reviews disappearing. In a statement, Google pointed to a bug which arose among Google’s efforts to remove false reviews, which is currently being resolved. Google has not yet confirmed whether the removed reviews will be restored.
[PRIME DAY RESULTS] plus Baremetrics for Shopify Partners, E-Commerce EU Regulatory Updates, New Amazon TOS for Sellers: Newsletter July 19, 2019
Baremetrics has this week announced a new metrics dashboard integration for Shopify Partners. As a leader in SaaS analytics, Baremetrics is now streamlining metrics analysis for developers who are building apps for the Shopify App Store, granting them comprehensive and accessible insights into user data directly impacting the profitability of their apps. Key integrations will include cancellation insights, failed charge recovery, as well as transparency into the metrics of companies like ConvertKit, Buffer and other startups which share their data with other users.
Amazon Prime Day, France Passes Digital Tax and US Eases Ban on Huawei: Newsletter July 12, 2019
Amazon Prime Day 2019 will take place on July 15 and be the longest-ever Prime Day yet, running a full 48 hours. While Amazon hires up to 5,000 workers to help with increased orders ahead of the biggest shopping day of the season, JP Morgan predicts 2019 Prime Day sales could generate over $5 billion in sales for Amazon, up 56% from last year’s event.
China’s E-Commerce Activity, SaaS Stocks Near Record Highs, IBM’s Watson Marketing Company: Newsletter July 5, 2019
China’s state council has this week announced it will promote cross-border e-commerce in a growing number of cities in an effort to stabilize trade. Following growing tensions as US tariffs threaten Chinese exports to the US, a batch of new cross-border e-commerce pilot cities will be added to the existing 35 pilot zones. A slight increase in the IHS Purchasing Managers’ Index from 46.9 in May to 47.9 in June (still sitting below the 50-point contraction level) may be supporting China’s continued motivation to increase e-commerce activity, which will help local merchants by creating new avenues for trade development. Total cross-border e-commerce Chinese exports reached $130 billion in 2018, with local Chinese merchants receiving support from the government on VAT exemptions for cross-border e-commerce sales.
