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Profitable from Day One : How a Bootstrapped SaaS Found a Successful Exit
“My key priority was securing a buyer capable of both shaping a long-term strategic vision for DropFunnels and seamlessly transitioning ownership. The team at FE International had already identified the perfect buyer within their extensive network, ensuring a perfect match for the company’s future growth. ”
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How to Find Apps for Sale
More than 5 million apps are available for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Consumers spend an average of four hours a day on apps, and it’s a trend that seems to be holding steady. If you’re scoping out the market for buying an app, now might be the time to jump in. But how can you find apps for sale, and what should you consider when looking at one to acquire?
How to Create an Amazon Seller Account or Conduct an Amazon Account Transfer
Now is a great time to get into the e-commerce business. Global e-commerce sales are expected to increase nearly 14% in 2021 and the first quarter saw +39% YoY growth. Sales are predicted to reach $4.2 trillion by the end of the year, according to the Adobe Digital Economy Index. This increase is partly due to the fact that the pandemic shifted consumers’ behavior— with most people spending an extra hour online per day in 2020. It’s likely that this trend will continue, and because of this, there is significant potential for e-commerce entrepreneurs. If you are considering getting into this space, you’ll want to explore the opportunities available through Amazon. The first step is to register and create an Amazon seller account.
Shopify’s Strong Q1 Results Good News for E-Commerce Merchants
In their Q1 2021 Financial Results Conference Call on April 28, 2021, Shopify confirmed what many expected: the company saw massive growth in the first quarter due to the continuing effects of the e-commerce boom in 2020.
Here’s What Apple’s New iOS Update Means for App Developers
Apple has just released a new app tracking transparency prompt – and subtly called out Facebook in their new video announcing the update. If you work in the SaaS space and are developing or have built an app that uses customer data, or you aspire to, this update is relevant to you.
Why Working with an M&A Advisor Can Save Your Most Valuable Resource: Your Time
In 2019, Dan Murphy developed RouterJet, an application that provides lead assignments and alerts for Pipedrive, the popular CRM platform. The SaaS offering helps businesses increase efficiency, escalate issues as needed and measure performance. RouterJet was a passion project for Murphy and it received a positive response from the Pipedrive community.
Say Goodbye to Amazon’s Early Reviewer Program and Learn How to Optimize Reviews
As of March 10, 2021, Amazon no longer allows new enrollees into their Early Reviewer Program, which incentivized customers with a small gift card for their review. After April 25, the services will stop for any seller currently enrolled.
When is it Time to Sell Your SaaS Business? Founder Chad Boyd Shares His Exit Story
In 2012, Chad Boyd founded Txt2Give, a digital donation SaaS business that enables organizations to receive donations via text message. After successfully helping thousands of non-profits raise over $1.5 billion in donations, Boyd decided it was time to move on to his next venture. Following a frustrating process of trying to sell the company on his own through direct relationships, Boyd reached out to FE International.
Potential Increase in Capital Gains Tax Drives Business Owners to Seek Timely Exits
April 22 Update: As anticipated, Bloomberg reports that Biden is proposing to increase the capital gains tax top rate to 39.6%, plus the additional 3.8% surtax on investment income. This would raise federal tax rates for wealthy investors to as high as 43.4%.
Google algorithm update focuses on UX, Amazon’s B2B sales hit $25B, SaaS companies’ value up 1000%, Google cuts app store fees, and more
A Google algorithm update with ranking signals related to user experience is already rolling out and projected to be complete by May.
