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by a searcher from Swinburne University of Technology
in Melbourne VIC, Australia

2yrs ago

Failed acquisition

Has anyone acquired a business but it did not work out as you planned?

I am curious to know what went wrong, what mistakes were made and what you would do differently if you had your time again?

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reply by a searcher 2yrs ago
from Eastern University in Houston, TX, USA

Good points ^redacted‌. It is hard. I didn't know what I signed up for when I began my journey as a self-funded searcher. The Stanford primer, the HBR book, or any other book on this space couldn't prepare me for what I've experienced. I've learned some expensive lessons but I'm determined to see it through for as long as I can.

reply by a searcher 2yrs ago
from University of Michigan in Detroit, MI, USA

Thanks ^redacted‌ much appreciated. ^redacted‌ please feel free to DM anytime. I’m happy to talk.