Known as The Capital Coach, Lorette embodies the essence of leading by example. From personal experience, she intimately understands the entrepreneurial journey, from managing an owner-operated business to merging, raising capital, and exiting. She is mission-focused on sharing this knowledge.
After years of moving up the corporate ladder, many executives dream about being their own boss. The security of a regular paycheck begins to lose appeal as you ponder leaving your corner office for an entrepreneurial venture you can call your own…
In the dynamic world of business sales, identifying the right moment to transition ownership requires strategic insight that goes beyond random chance. It demands understanding your personal goals, evaluating your company's trajectory, and interpreting economic signals clearly. As an advisor…
Connecting with potential investors is crucial if you want your startup to succeed. But turning an initial meeting into a meaningful relationship takes finesse. As someone who has worked in investment banking and crowdfunding, I've seen many entrepreneurs struggle to build an authentic…
As an experienced business broker, I've seen firsthand how acquisitions can be a game-changer for growth-minded small businesses. With baby boomers retiring in droves, more established businesses are on the market than ever, which has created a prime climate for small companies…
It is common for entrepreneurs to become so immersed in the day-to-day operations of their startup that they overlook the importance of planning for an exit strategy. Exiting the business may seem distant and irrelevant when you are just starting. However, having an exit-oriented mindset…
