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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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Online Business Due Diligence: 6 Things to Vet
Having made an offer for a business, had it accepted by the seller and signed a letter of intent (LOI), the transaction will proceed to due diligence. For larger website acquisitions, depending on relative size and complexity, due diligence is likely to be the most lengthy aspect of the business sale process.

Buying an Internet Business: Advanced Due Diligence
With an offer accepted on an internet business, attention in the buying process will move to the task of due diligence (DD). We’ve written before about how best to structure due diligence and in this article we will dig deeper into each area, giving buyers a much stronger sense on what to look for and how to go about finding it.

What the Proposed Capital One and Discover Megadeal Says About the M&A Landscape
In the realm of mergers and acquisitions, the proposed megadeal between Capital One and Discover stands as a testament to the evolving landscape of strategic transactions. Amidst economic uncertainties and regulatory scrutiny, Wall Street remains cautiously optimistic, navigating a delicate balance between opportunity and risk. This analysis delves into the factors shaping the current M&A environment and strategies for charting a course forward in this dynamic landscape.

Top 25 Best Podcasts for SaaS Founders
To help you continue to grow as a SaaS founder and to learn from some of the best, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of the 25 best podcasts for SaaS founders in 2024. You will hear expertise on topics ranging from building and exiting your SaaS to marketing your SaaS to unique customer bases. Whether you’re just getting started in the SaaS world or if you are building your seventh business, there is a podcast here for you:

Top 20 E-commerce Podcasts
With over 2 million podcasts currently on the market, it can be hard to find the ones that are truly worth your time and attention. We’ve sifted through a lot of podcasts to find the best ones for you. If you’re in the e-commerce space and are looking for resources, here is a list we compiled of the top 20 e-commerce podcasts and what they’re all about. Learn from other people’s mistakes and hear stories from merchants and experts in the e-commerce sphere so you can scale your e-commerce business.

From Creative Director to Successful Entrepreneur: How This Founder Built and Sold an 8 Figure E-commerce Business.
With over 12 years of experience working in an array of creative roles for well-known TV shows and fashion brands, Miguel Gauthier naturally progressed into becoming an entrepreneur. Whilst working…

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“I felt like on top of the process, I knew what was going on at all times. If I didn’t understand something, there would always be patient people on FE’s team to explain to me what was happening and why. So yeah, in an unknown world, I felt very equipped and always trusted that things were going well and progressing nicely. ”
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Case Study: David Sertillange on SEO, Scaling and Exiting a Content Business
In 2016, entrepreneur David Sertillange founded a content site offering in-depth golf equipment reviews and high-quality content to golfing enthusiasts. With Google search rankings skyrocketing through Sertillange’s SEO best practices, the business eventually reached the turning point of success. Here he shares how he built the business, his best SEO tips and why he ultimately decided to exit.

Verma Farms Case Study: Founder AJ Agrawal Talks E-commerce Growth and Life Changing Exit
AJ Agrawal has been starting businesses ever since he can remember. From creating and selling energy drinks to his classmates in third grade to founding a successful marketing agency, his entrepreneurial spirit runs deep. Most recently, he built and sold Verma Farms for an impressive high 7-figure sum.