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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Fiber Fix Elephant Chat Fishing Ammo TMR Merchant Processing Ten Thirty One Productions

Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Fiber Fix Elephant Chat Fishing Ammo TMR Merchant Processing Ten Thirty One Productions

Appearing first in the Shark Tank was FiberFix.  The entrepreneurs behind FiberFix are Spencer Quinn & Eric Child  from Utah.  FiberFix is an innovating single use tape that can be used to fix or patch holes or other damage in items like PVC pipes, broken handles, and many more.  The FiberFix tape has to moistened by full immersion in water, and then applied directly to the item in need of patching or repair.  Reaction from … Read entire article »

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Are Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Franchise Stores a Good Investment?

Are Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Franchise Stores a Good Investment?

For those of you who just saw Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt on CBS’ Undercover Boss, you may be wondering if becoming a franchise owner is the right thing for you? There are many factors to consider when investing in ANY franchise business.  First of all, you have to decide between a retail business versus a B2B (Business to Business) business.  Retail businesses involve leasing or buying retail commercial real estate, and also operating on Retail Hours … Read entire article »

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Marketing Genius behind Menchies Frozen Yogurt Franchises Frozen Yougurt Stores

Marketing Genius behind Menchies Frozen Yogurt Franchises Frozen Yougurt Stores

As you may be aware, Frozen Yogurt is a competitive industry.  There are many brands out there from PinkBerry, Cherry On Top, Yogurtland, Golden Spoon and more including the countless independent brands that are out there.  So standing out from the competition is vital for success.  It was previously discussed how Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt brands themselves to stand out, and how they utilize a unique store design to streamline operations.  This article will discuss the … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Veggie Mama Ruffle Butts Rugged Butts Rent a Goat Nardos Naturals Bare Ease

Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Veggie Mama Ruffle Butts Rugged Butts Rent a Goat Nardos Naturals Bare Ease

Pitching the Shark Tank a line of cute clothing for boys and girls are Mark & Amber Schaub.  Their line of clothing is called Ruffle Butts for girls and Rugged Butts for boys.  Ruffle Butts and Rugged Butts is operated from North Carolina.  Ruffle Butts and Rugged Butts are available online at the company website, but also in wide distribution in local boutiques throughout America and in approximately 30 foreign countries.  Expect a deal since … Read entire article »

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Q & A with Ryan Frankel of VerbalizeIt

Q & A with Ryan Frankel of VerbalizeIt

      Ryan Frankel, Chief Executive Officer, of VerbalizeIt took some time to answer questions about the state of the business before and after their pitch to the panel of investors on the Shark Tank. VerbalizeIt is a live translation service that users can access at any time from anywhere to have live human beings assist with translation.  Live translators are far more likely to understand context of what is being spoken and to also understand technical jargon … Read entire article »

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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Screenmend Hamboards Surfboard Skateboarding QR Code Scanning Technology Slow Jams Love Songs DJ Mission Belt No Holes Belt

Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Screenmend Hamboards Surfboard Skateboarding QR Code Scanning Technology Slow Jams Love Songs DJ Mission Belt No Holes Belt

Getting an update is Nate Holzapfel of Mission Belt Company.  Mission Belt’s are belts that do not have any holes.  Instead Mission Belts rely on on a click lock systems that is not visible from the outside.  Nate Holzapfel was quite the salesperson, and the sharks were impressed with his energy and hustle.  The lesson learned from his segment is that Investors invest just as much in the people as they do in the business. … Read entire article »

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