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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 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.
Seph Fontane Pennock and Hugo Alberts
“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. ”

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.

FE International Hires Veteran Investment Banker Randal V. Stephenson to Lead Investment Banking Business
The firm is pleased to announce the appointment of Randal Stephenson as the new Head of Investment Banking at FE International. With a proven track record spanning over 25 years in management and finance, Stephenson brings invaluable expertise to the organization. His leadership will drive the expansion of the investment banking platform, complementing the existing Due Diligence & Accounting Advisory and M&A Advisory businesses, and further enhancing the firm’s capabilities in delivering comprehensive services to clients.

Launching Your Amazon Brand on Shopify – 5 Things to Consider
This blog post is contributed by Sarah Pink. Sarah is an e-commerce growth consultant who has worked with 7 and 8-figure brands for the past 10 years. Her expertise is equipping brands to scale both on and off Amazon.
Interview: Selling a Successful SaaS Business
Invalid addresses are a significant problem for e-commerce merchants, as they lead to a potential increase in redelivery charges, customer support costs and negative customer reviews. When he discovered this pain point, entrepreneur Wilson Lee decided to launch a solution: RoboTurk.
