Case Studies

Since the first SSL certificates were developed by Netscape in the mid-nineties, they have become increasingly important protocols for website owners, particularly those with business interests online. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) ensures that data flowing to and from a website is encrypted and authenticated, creating a safer environment for anyone visiting and entering data on your website.

Word of mouth is one of the most powerful, timeless and effective marketing tactics around. Customers who spread the word about your business and become ambassadors for your brand are potent tools that companies have utilized for decades.

During the past year, we’ve seen unprecedented growth in the e-commerce space. This in turn has carried over into the content and marketing arena, as many e-commerce brands have begun purchasing content businesses, which they use to increase market share and reduce long-term customer acquisition costs.

I spoke with Michael Cyger, founder of iSixSigma.com, about his experience founding his content business all about Six Sigma over 20 years ago.

Delivery Date, a Shopify App that enables customers to select a date for delivery of their order during checkout, was founded in August 2017. Tolu Akinola used his passion for tackling challenges across the board to create a solution for frustrated Shopify app users. After three years of modifying the app based on customer feedback, Tolu decided it was time to divest of his business. He successfully exited Delivery Date through FE International in the spring of 2021.

Entrepreneur Kenny Schumacher recently went through the exit process with FE International for a second time. This year, he divested of his company, Delesign, a high-growth B2B recurring subscription business in the graphic design services niche.