If you’ve ever worked in the technology sector, know someone who has, or if you’ve ever caught an episode of Silicon Valley, you’ve heard the term “startup.” The term “startup” is usually associated with aspiring technology companies on the rise. While the concept may now be most closely associated with the post-internet and post-Dot Com bubble, its roots actually stretch back further than you might think. “Startup” was coined by a Forbes magazine article in 1976, which said: “The … unfashionable business of investing in startups in the electronic data processing field.” One year later in 1977, a Business Week …

For folks who have built their own business from the ground up, the prospect of selling it is oftentimes difficult to consider. For other people, selling it off may have been the point from the beginning. But no matter what the case, sometimes you will find yourself asking, “How do I sell my business fast?” The idea may seem overwhelming at first, especially if this is your first time selling a business. Whether its the timing of the sale itself or the overall logistics of the transaction, there are a number of factors to consider before you hang the “For …

These days, when people look for any type of business, their search begins with Google or another search engine.

But how do you ensure that your business is one of the first things they see when they look at the results?

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a powerful tool designed exactly for this problem. It was once solely the domain of online stores and web-based companies, but traditional brick and mortar businesses have found great success using the same methodology to drive traffic to their own companies.

In today’s article, we explore how to apply SEO best practices to any business and help the company realize its full potential.

One of the biggest pain points for our Acquisition Entrepreneurs is in finding deals to assess. The best way to find those deals is through business brokers.

After all, any advantage you can find over other budding buyers can mean the difference between finding a great company quickly and wallowing in pre-acquisition hell for an indefinite amount of time.

Business brokers are one of the biggest gatekeepers you'll encounter on your business acquisition journey.

In today's article, we discuss how to build relationships with brokers so you can get access to a higher volume of potential deals and see deals before they're publicly listed.

At any company, preparing people for the work they’re going to do is a vital aspect of hiring new employees. 

Onboarding is when a company provides new workers with the training and information they need to acclimate to their new position and it is one of the most effective ways to ensure that good employees stick around.

The process of onboarding new employees has proven particularly important for Acquira’s Sourcing Team. It’s the Sourcing Team’s job to find businesses that aren’t listed with traditional brokers but are looking to sell to a committed buyer. 

Due to the nature of the job, those working for the Sourcing Team need to be able to think quickly. They need to be able to answer any question that might arise in the course of their day. In short, they need to be experts. As such, the position demands an intensive and thorough training and onboarding process. But before you can begin training folks, you need to have qualified candidates.

About The Business American Home Water and Air (AHWA) is one of the leading HVAC and Water Systems companies in Phoenix, Arizona. The first thing that stood out to us when we bought the business was the great team they had on board along with the exceptional customer service they have been offering their customers for more than 35 years they have been in business. AHWA has received the Angie’s List Super Service Award two years in a row, in 2018 and 2019 and has received more than 2,000 5-star reviews. Operationally, the company has been run well over the …