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Geoff Oliver bought 2 laundromats in rural Texas. He shares his numbers & what to consider when acquiring a laundromat.
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Harvard's acquisition entrepreneurship conference took place last week. Organizer Michael Ledecky shares 5 takeaways.
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Having searched, acquired, and exited a business himself starting back in 2007, today Mark Sinatra invests in searchers.
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Casey Clark talks hot industries, identifying growth potential in a business for sale, and avoiding common SMB pitfalls.
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Resisting at first, Mark Litton eventually realized that buying the family biz was the perfect path to entrepreneurship.
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Learn how to find a lawyer for your deal, how much you'll spend, what to look for, and how to avoid suing the seller.
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A husband & wife bought a therapy practice for $120k, almost dumped it, then grew it for 8 years when PE came knocking.
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Jordan Carter & Robert Graham argue for self-funded search over traditional search funds or the "buy small" approach.
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Sarah Romer bought a large but tired hair salon in Austin for $80k. Her first year as owner was the hardest of her life.
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Neil Granberry bought a bubble ball business to prove himself as an entrepreneur while pursuing an MBA at the same time.
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