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Xero Shoes Interview with Steven Sashen after appearing on Shark Tank
Steven Sashen of Xero Shoes was kind enough to answer a few questions about Xero Shoes and the experience he and Lena Phoenix had and have with Shark Tank. JE: How has Shark Tank benefited Xero Shoes? Steven: It’s been a huge benefit to the business in terms of making money. It’s also helped with the recognition of Xero Shoes which has led to connecting Xero Shoes to key contacts that have been helpful with growing the business. It’s also helped … Read entire article »
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Three C’s to Qualifying For Bank Loans, Lines of Credit, Working Capital, Equipment Financing, Acquisition Financing and other Bank Financing
There are Three important keys to getting small business financing bank loans, whether it is in the form of a line of credit, working capital, equipment financing or even acquisition financing: Capital Capital is the up front funds the bank expects you to infuse into a business venture when applying for a bank loan. Banks refer to it as having “skin in the game.” If you don’t put up your share of the funds into a project, … Read entire article »
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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Shark Tank Ice Chips Candy Tom and Chee Ryans Barkery VerbalizeIt Three Days Rule
Ice Chips Candy gets an update segment on Shark Tank. You may recall when Yelm, California based entrepreneurs Beverly Vines-Haines & Charlotte Clary pitched their sugar free alternative mint candy. Ice Chips Candy use Xylitol, which is an alternative sweetener. Most of the times the Sharks enjoy the food or treats they eat and Ice Chips Candy was no exception. The Sharks were interested as the sales had been near $1 Million Dollars for Ice Chips Candy. This proved to … Read entire article »
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Preparing to Sell a Franchise Business
Preparing to sell a business involves many steps. General Exit Strategy topics are covered in other articles on the website. This post will discuss the specifics of Selling a Franchise Business. To sell a business requires many steps and events to occur. With so many points to cover in a business sale transaction, it’s important to note that any one item can unravel a transaction and leave a business seller alone at the altar. Preparing … Read entire article »
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Realtor & Real Estate Agents Referring Business Owner Clients to Business Brokers
Often times Real Estate Agents and Realtors are asked by their clients to help them sell an on-going business. (The industry jargon for selling businesses, is ‘Business Opportunity Listings’). But, can Real Estate Agents and Realtors sell businesses? In California they can, as the Department of Real Estate licenses Real Estate Salespersons and Real Estate Brokers to sell Real Property (Real Estate) and Chattel Real (Business Property). However, most real estate offices do not specialize … Read entire article »
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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Shark Tank RuckPack Aldo Orta Jewelry Tie Try Cork’s Away Nearly Newlywed Wedding Dresses
Appearing on Shark Tank is Rob Dyer of Noots! Nutrition, LLC which has a subsidiary product called RuckPack. RuckPack a single-source, power-packed vitamin & energy shot. Rob Dyer received the inspiration to create RuckPack from his background in the Marines, specifically in the Special Ops division. Rob Dyer’s experience during active military deployment demonstrated to him that he needed an energy drink that was small in size and could deliver the results without caffeine, which can cause … Read entire article »
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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank KaZAM Balance Bike Babys The Spatty Daddy BadAss Burgers Track Days Motorcycle Movie Pink Shutter PhotoBooths
Appearing in the Shark Tank will be Mary Beth Lugo pitching her product line of training bicycles called KaZAM training bikes. KaZAM training bikes are designed for children between the ages of 3 and 6. What is unique about KaZAM training bikes is that they do not have any pedals. Yes, you read that correctly, KaZAM training bikes do NOT have any pedals. But wait, it gets better, there are NO training wheels either on KaZAM training bikes. … Read entire article »
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Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Squirrel Boss Bird Feeder eCreamery.com GumboBrick MistoBox Coffee Vermont Butcher Block & Board Company
Are you a bird lover who enjoys watching them feed in peace? Don’t want squirrels to bother them? Then the Squirrel Boss bird feeder just might be the product for you. The Squirrel Boss bird feeder was developed by Pennsylvania based Mike DeSanti. Mike DeSanti is another entrepreneur who took it upon himself to solve a problem that had been vexing him. The bird feeder that he used in his yard at his home was constantly … Read entire article »
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