The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

You went to top schools, trained at a prestigious bank/consulting firm/etc, and you’ve succeeded in the corporate world doing some important and impactful stuff. Now you want to take that skillset over to the startup world and you’ve got a lot to offer. You’ve got to bring something valuable—like talent, money, or visibility.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Generally, a sole proprietorship (meaning a company owned by just one person who does all or most of the work on the business) will choose between remaining a sole proprietorship, which requires no paperwork at all, and an LLC. Check out the best small business loans for startups. And paying the fees!) Still not sure?

Legal 246

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JUNE 20, 2024

When I wrote this post about trying to measure the fundability of your startup, I kicked it off with, “You can’t” and proceeded to share all the ways that getting your company funded feels a bit like a craps shoot, while still trying find a method somewhere within the madness.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 26, 2024

Tim is a passionate serial entrepreneur who also owns a software startup, a consulting firm, and a portfolio of real estate. We interviewed Tim about his experience buying a small business, and why acquiring existing companies could be a great strategy for other entrepreneurs.

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JUNE 27, 2011

There are so many risks you can’t account for in a startup—and in the first year especially, the entrepreneur is just trying to make sure the company doesn’t blow up above all else. Bad hires can crush a company, and that doesn’t just go for full time employees either.

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Startups Consulting Consultants Venture Capital 113

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MARCH 17, 2014

Here are two contrasting startup stories I''ve seen firsthand. With one company, a founder and his super inspirational, creative, and established buddy hatch a plan to build a very strong content brand that serves as a platform for a lot of diverse revenue streams--events, ecommerce, advertising. Nice, tight story that makes sense.

Startups 139

Startups Consultants Consulting Venture Capital 139

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MARCH 5, 2014

Another case in point, Spark Capital just hired Kate Bolin --someone that had been interviewed at a portfolio company of theirs that had made a good enough impression that they labeled her as someone to stay in touch with. And no, analyzing startups is not a portfolio company benefit. That''s a benefit to the VC firm.

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Insight Partners

APRIL 3, 2025

Stepping into the role of CEO at Veeam the worlds leading data resilience company Eswaran has carried forward the company’s legacy of success and led it through three years of double-digit revenue growth. Finding the right leader to take the reins is never easy, but its a crucial step in many companies’ journey.

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Startups Consultants Consulting Companies 99

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JUNE 17, 2010

I didn’t take a job in finance because they were willing to pay me more than tech companies were—no tech companies recruited me and I didn’t even know they were in my backyard. I didn’t have any visibility into what a career in startups would look like, how to get started, etc—just wasn’t even looking for them.

Startups 119

Startups Consultants Consulting Venture Capital 119

Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 31, 2023

Data shows that the number of private equity (PE) firms holding stakes in Indian IT services companies has doubled between 2019 and 2022, indicating a growing interest in the sector. These firms view IT services companies as safe investments due to their proven business models and profitability.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 22, 2025

When you think about cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) companies, generous dividend payments probably aren't on your radar. The company also isn't jamming AI into anything and everything as a way to justify big price increases and pay for prolific AI investments, like Microsoft 's recent move to force AI onto Office users.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

But if interest rates come down more in the next six to 12 months, that could provide an accelerating boost to small businesses and startups. Whether your business needs venture capital, angel investors, or crowdfunding from everyday investors, lower interest rates might make it easier for your company to access the capital you need.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 30, 2024

Home-based professional services business: $1,000 (or less) If you have professional skills that can be used to start a business as a consultant or freelancer, congratulations: you have a chance to start one of the lowest-cost businesses of all. Many entrepreneurs fund their startups with credit cards or personal funds.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 23, 2023

Get the week’s top news delivered directly to your inbox – Sign up for our newsletter Sign up Reliance Retail was recently valued at $92 billion to $96 billion by two global consultants, a move seen as signalling an eventual initial public offering of the company. Source: Reuetrs Can’t stop reading?

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Stakes Private Equity Firms Private Equity Firms Initial Public Offering 130

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

This is a company that, according to the article, got term sheets from half of the VCs that expressed interest in the company. How would they know unless they surveyed a critical mass of startups all at the same stage now and then three years ago or so to compare? Not a bad close rate, I'd say--and a pretty great pay day.

Startups 119

Startups Venture Capital Prospects Education 119

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DECEMBER 5, 2011

I run into a lot of people trying to switch careers and join a startup. One of the inspirations behind the company I started in the career development space was a conversation I had with a Fordham student. Just start looking for blog posts on "10 SEO tips for startups" or "How to write a marketing survey".

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Startups Venture Capital Best Practices Consultants 134

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MAY 23, 2011

there are designers, retail stores, ecommerce companies, fashion media, PR, investors and analysts, manufacturers, etc. 3) Try and identify at least 3-5 companies in each of those buckets in a place where you want to live. 4) Go to Indeed.com and search for the jobs at those companies that require less than 3 years experience.

Startups 136

Startups Consultants Consulting Accounting 136

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MAY 5, 2011

The most successful companies have strong boards and so as a good housekeeping practice, why not start acting like a great company as early as possible. VC Blogger Fanboy This geek reads all the blogs religiously and is a lean startup ninja. Advisors, investors and board members come in all shapes and sizes.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 24, 2024

Many people with professional "knowledge work" skills that are useful for full-time corporate jobs can also make a living as freelancers and consultants. I recently offered advice to a friend who got laid off from a tech startup and is interested in starting a business as a solo entrepreneur. But they don't want to overpay you either.

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Consultants Consulting Startups Banks 130

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

APRIL 27, 2023

Stock options are a common form of compensation for employees, particularly in startup companies. They give employees the option to purchase company stock at a predetermined price, allowing them to share in the company’s success as its value increases over time.

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Consulting Consultants Taxes Startups 105

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AUGUST 20, 2012

Find people who seem to know what they're doing--whose companies have acheived success. The answer to how you in particular should spend your time is twofold: Consult with your investors, advisors, and peers and where they thing you need to focus your energy--and get on the same page about the balance between near term and long term goals.

Best Practices 160

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The Big Picture

AUGUST 21, 2024

At The Money: At the Money: Learning Lifecycles of Companies. August 21, 2024) The Magnificent Seven, the Nifty Fifty, FAANG: Each of these were popular groups of companies investors erroneously believed they could “Set & Forget,” put them away forever, and you’re set for life. They’re the normal fate of all companies.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 31, 2023

Valuations of most media companies have slipped due to the collapse of pay TV, rising interest rates and strikes by writers and actors. The Pinaults also control the auction house Christie’s and wineries via a holding company. All three are expected to remain with the company. Endeavor Group Holdings Inc.

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FinSMEs

MAY 1, 2024

GFAL, a Barcelona, Spain-based Web3 video games startup, raised $3.2M The round was led by Supercell Ltd and Mitch Lasky, with participation from Heinrich Zetlmayer, Bonduc Bioscience SL, BCNBCNLVC, and David Fernandez, Bonsai Partners, Nekko Consulting and Inveready, among others. in Seed funding.

Consulting 69

Consulting Consultants Funds Startups 69

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

They're often doing a startup because that's what it seems smart people do these days--like the same way the best people piled into investment banking or consulting years ago. What is it that you're doing now that they will tell as part of the hero story of how you started your company?

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Private Equity Professional

OCTOBER 22, 2024

THL Partners has made a majority equity investment in Red Nucleus , a provider of specialized services to life sciences companies. Additionally, Red Nucleus supports pharmaceutical companies with market access and commercialization strategies, helping them develop effective pricing and reimbursement plans.

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Private Equity Wire

JULY 29, 2024

Ownership stakes in other companies are also considered, with less than majority ownership deemed passive. Exceptions exist for cash as working capital and for startup and technology companies. Active business requirement : At least 80% of the business’ assets must be used in the conduct of a qualifying business.

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Taxes High Net Worth Individuals Mergers and Acquisitions Startups 98

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

That's how you win out in the venture and startup world. How did this startup come to be? Did you analyze the market and see an opening as if this was a management consulting exercise or are you passionate about it based on some impactful life experience? Does that make it a viable strategy for every new entrepreneur?

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

If you read something here that makes you think you should take some tax-related action, please always consult your tax advisor. Let’s say you join a company that is very early stage and you are one of the first employees. Taxes are hard enough for the average startup employee to understand and comply with.

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Startups Taxes Consultants Consulting 93

FinSMEs

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Carpl, a San Francisco, CA-based radiology tech startup, raised $6M in funding. Boston Consulting Group, United HealthGroup and others. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and continue building its tech stack. […] The post CARPL Raises $6M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 13, 2023

now make up about 20% of employer companies and have close to 10 million workers. Better financial performance According to research, businesses that are run by women or people of color are more likely to hire diverse employees, and companies that prioritize racial and ethnic diversity have been found to have stronger financial returns.

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FinSMEs

JUNE 15, 2023

Replique, a Mannheim, Germany-based digital manufacturing startup, raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The round was led by STS Ventures with participation from Chameleon GmbH and R3 consulting & investment GmbH. The company intends to use the funds to further build its business.

Finance 64

Finance Financing Startups Consulting 64

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AUGUST 8, 2011

Charlie is a nice guy, but his company failed.". He hasn't founded or built either a successful, let alone innovative company, and he hasn't raised $ to invest in those entrepreneurs. If* you believe that a good venture capitalist should have launched their own company and exited, then I simply don't have that track record.

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Venture Capital Pension Funds Startups Capital 110

The Big Picture

AUGUST 6, 2022

Her research into the Internet & Technology led to her becoming a consultant for HBO’s show Silicon Valley. Henry & Company, working with such legendary traders as John Henry and Paul Tudor Jones. The Cult of We: WeWork, Adam Neumann, and the Great Startup Delusion by Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell.

Hedge Funds 84

Hedge Funds Startups Banks Leveraging 84

Axial

OCTOBER 1, 2024

When you’re trying to value a company for sale, you’ll encounter three primary business valuation methods: discounted cash flow, comparable companies, and precedent transactions. An accurate valuation provides a clear understanding of your company’s true value — what potential buyers can see and agree upon.

Companies 52

Companies Bidding Leveraging Mergers and Acquisitions 52

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

That's why it's critical that they understand the one question that can fish out whether or not there are workplace issues lurking underneath the surface of their companies. Ask yourself, "Does my company have more than one human working in it?" If you answered "Yes" then your company surely has workplace conflict and issues.

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