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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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Why Buy an Existing Website Versus Starting One
This is a question many entrepreneurs and investors face and it can feel overwhelming, especially if you just starting out. In this article I’m going to discuss what factors to look at when making the decision of buying an existing website versus starting one from scratch as well as the pros and cons of both. I’m hoping you gain a better understanding of your own strengths and will be able to achieve your goals of online income.
The Internet’s Economic Impact
The Internet is growing and it is beginning to fuel more and more of the world economy. Global internet use is increasing, contributions to GDP are increasing and it is also creating jobs and wealth. This infographic looks more in depth at the facts and figures behind the digital world and how it is expanding rapidly.
6 Reasons You Should Buy An Online Versus Offline Business
If you’re considering acquiring a business you will likely be thinking about what business model is right for you, which industry you want to invest in and what you want to get out of the experience personally. It can be difficult to align these priorities with the opportunities available and often buyers end months of searching without success. The advent of the internet and proliferation of new e-businesses has only expanded your options but if you take the time to familiarize yourself with whats out there, you might find that the online versus offline business decision could be easier than you think.
Has your site been hit by the latest guest blogging update?
One of the key elements of due diligence when looking to buy a site (especially one with a high reliance on search traffic) is understanding how sustainable that traffic might be in future. As the old investment disclaimer goes: “past performance is no indication of future performance” – same goes for traffic to a site, particularly when that source is something outside of your control. This also works in reverse – it’s important to check if a site has been affected in the past (not always obvious in Google Analytics) and if it has, trying to understand what caused that.
Contracts and Escrow: What You Need to Know
If you have had an offer for a business accepted and proceeded through due diligence successfully then the final stages of closing the deal are on the horizon. By this point, finalizing the transaction is a matter of signing the contract and swapping funds for the assets.
How To Add A User To Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a very insightful tool for monitoring, analyzing and evaluating the traffic profile of your website(s). Even more useful is the ability to share your traffic data safely with other users. As one of the leading website brokers, FE International will typically need access to this information to facilitate a business valuation, prepare marketing materials and respond to due diligence inquiries.
Reflection On Another Busy Year For The Industry
2013 has been a busy year for the website buying and selling industry and has continued many of the themes I observed in my annual review at the end of 2012. Our deal volume has increased by 32% and we have seen some interesting trends unfolding this year which will likely impact the industry for some time to come.
Flipping Enterprises Has a New Name
Since Flipping Enterprises was founded in 2010 we have changed a lot as a company. We originally started out with a range of products and services in the buying and selling websites space. In more recent years, we have focused almost entirely on sell-side brokerage.
ManyChat Raises Series A, SaaS Mag Ships, Amazon Launches Marketplace in Middle East: Newsletter May 3, 2019
B2B marketing software company ManyChat has this week raised $18M in its Series A round. The software startup is focused on creating bots for companies to market via Facebook Messenger. With a self-reported 1 million accounts on the platform ranging numerous industries, ManyChat’s funding demonstrates the rise of Facebook as a growing B2B marketing tool. Bessemer Venture Partners led the funding round, securing two board seats.
