Natural-Born Entrepreneurs: Breaking Into Business Ownership - Lisa Piercey

Descriere Natural-Born Entrepreneurs: Breaking Into Business Ownership - Lisa Piercey

\nNatural-Born Entrepreneurs offers mid-career professionals a refreshing alternative to the traditional startup path. Dr. Lisa Piercey, who successfully transitioned from clinical professional and healthcare executive to business owner, provides a comprehensive guide to acquiring existing small and medium-sized businesses rather than starting from scratch.\n \nDrawing from her experience purchasing three healthcare companies after serving as Tennessee's Commissioner of Health during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lisa demystifies the often intimidating process of business acquisition. She addresses the common frustrations of corporate life that drive many accomplished professionals to seek greater autonomy and financial upside, while offering a pragmatic solution that avoids the high failure rates and years of negative returns typical of startups.\n \nThe book walks readers through each stage of the acquisition journey, beginning with how to determine if this path is right for you and what makes a good acquisition target. Lisa details the art of developing a compelling search thesis, finding businesses for sale, and conducting preliminary due diligence to quickly identify promising opportunities. She explains how to analyze financial performance, assess future growth potential, and spot red flags before they become costly mistakes.\n \nReaders will gain invaluable insights into deal structures, valuation methods, and negotiation strategies, followed by practical guidance on securing financing through various sources--from SBA loans to private investors. Lisa shares proven strategies for crafting effective investor presentations and building relationships with potential funding partners.\n \nThe final chapters address the closing process and provide a roadmap for the critical first 100 days of ownership, offering strategies for successful integration and building trust with newly acquired teams.\n \nWhat distinguishes this guide is its focus on the unique perspective of seasoned professionals with industry expertise who are looking to leverage their experience in a more fulfilling and potentially lucrative way. Through clear explanations, real-world examples, and actionable advice, Lisa empowers readers to recognize and embrace their entrepreneurial instincts by acquiring the right business at the right time--proving that you don't have to start a business to be a successful entrepreneur.\n

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