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Insights on acquiring, scaling, and operating online businesses.

Why We Passed on 37 Deals This Year

We scanned more than 1,000 online businesses this year. 37 made it into deep diligence. We bought zero. Here are the 7 red flags that killed the deals.

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Why Online Businesses Return 40-50% and Nobody's Paying Attention

Online businesses generate 40-50% cash-on-cash returns while real estate does 8-12% and the S&P 500 averages 10%. Here's why smart money is moving into digital acquisitions.

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The Art of the Deal: Buying Your First Business

A 10-step guide to buying your first business. Learn how to analyze deals, understand financials, value businesses, and close acquisitions the right way.

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Acquisition Entrepreneurship Is Having a Moment. And We're Taking It to the Next Level.

Buying a business to become an entrepreneur isn't new. But Long Tail Ventures is doing it differently with a portfolio approach, shared infrastructure, and long-term ownership.

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