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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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Google Introduces New AdSense Formats: Newsletter July 7, 2017
Google introduced new AdSense formats this week, where mobile ads will now match how your website looks. In an effort to improve user experience, publishers will be able to choose from three different formats, depending on how content is displayed on their sites. To learn more, read the News Briefs section below.
Google Fined for Favoring Google Shopping Over Competitors: Newsletter June 30, 2017
This week, the European Commission slapped a $2.7 billion fine on Google for allegedly favoring Google Shopping over competitors. The European Union (EU) considers this as illegal according to antitrust rules. Learn more about this story in the news briefs below.
Etsy Announces Second Round of Layoffs: Newsletter June 22, 2017
Etsy announced its second round of layoffs as it plans to cut 15% of its workforce. After a recent poor stock performance and a $400,000 loss in Q1, Etsy is looking for strategic solutions. Amazon’s Handmade marketplace, launched back in October 2015, is now seen as a serious competitor that is driving Etsy to focus on increasing repeat customers and driving more sales. You can read more about how Etsy is sharpening focus on key growth initiatives.
IBBA Honors FE International with Four Awards
On May 6, 2017, the International Business Broker Association (IBBA) held its second Annual Member Excellence Awards Gala during the IBBA’s annual conference in Dallas, Texas. The IBBA was established in 1983 to provide business brokers with education, conferences, professional designations and networking opportunities. Its membership offers business brokers the opportunity to achieve a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) certification and form business relationships. CEO Ismael Wrixen has been an active member of the IBBA since 2014.
IBBA Deal Maker of the Year Award Granted to FE International CEO Ismael Wrixen: Newsletter June 16, 2017
FE International! We are proud to announce CEO Ismael Wrixen as the recipient of four IBBA awards. During the Annual IBBA Member Excellence Awards Gala of the IBBA Conference, on behalf of FE International, Ismael was awarded with the IBBA Chairman’s Circle, IBBA Deal Maker, IBBA Deal Maker of the Year and IBBA Top Global Producer awards. To learn more about these awards, you can read our latest blog post or check out the full press release on Yahoo! Finance. We want to take a moment to thank you, our readers, friends, partners and advocates for working with us.
Switch to HTTPS May Impact Bing Rankings: Newsletter June 9, 2017
You may have been pressured before to switch your website from HTTP to HTTPS, however some sources have found that this may be impacting your traffic from Bing. It is commonly known that Google gives secured sites a boost in ranking. If you have migrated to HTTPS using an extension of transport layer security (TLS ), a security protocol necessary for HTTPS called sever name indication (SNI), then Search Engine Land says that you may have noticed a drop in Bing ranking and that this is caused by Bing’s inability to crawl sites with this type of site security implementation. To learn more about how your site may have been affected, check out this article.
Stripe Releases Sigma Tool for SQL Data Analytics: Newsletter June 2, 2017
Stripe is now serving customizable SQL data analytics to its customers through their newly released Sigma tool. Stripe users will be able to instantly see invoices and receipts going out, money coming in and get access to other critical data one needs from a payment processor. Start getting familiar with SQL, and you will quickly gain full visibility over your metrics.
Amazon’s Free Shipping Minimum Drops to $25: Newsletter May 19, 2017
Amazon’s new free shipping minimum has dropped down to $25, with a previous minimum of $49. This applies to non-Prime members as Prime members get 2-day shipping on select items. In tight competition with Walmart, who have recently updated its free shipping minimum, Amazon is taking note of Walmart’s every move. To learn more about this story, check the news briefs below.
NHS Hacked by Massive Ransomware Campaign: Newsletter May 12, 2017
Announced this morning, a massive ransomware campaign has infected a number of organizations around the world. The ransomware locks computers and demands a payment in Bitcoin. A report claims to have detected 36,000 instances of the ransomware called “WannaCry”, including the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). The BBC has been posting updates on the major cyber-attack, as experts uncover more details. Be sure to always update your software as new versions include protection against these types of vulnerabilities. You can read more about the story here.
