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Ecommerce Gotchas: What to Watch Out For in Monthly PortCo Reports (and Potentially Due Diligence)

Monthly PortCo reports can be instrumental in evaluating performance and making informed decisions, but without a proper frame of reference, it’s also easy to miss key data points. Tadpull Chief Data Officer Lee Cook has assembled her “quick-and-dirty” reference guide for how to keep your eyes wide open when reviewing monthly reports. She highlights six common ways that data, if not presented correctly, can lead to “gotcha” moments.

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Framework for PE Firms: Acquiring an Ecommerce Business, the First 100 Days

Buying any business inevitably introduces chaos. Buying one in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of ecommerce adds an extra layer of volatility. Our goal at Tadpull in working with private equity investors and portfolio companies is to get everyone moving in the same direction using clean data, machine-learning driven forecasts, clear measurement of progress toward goals, and predictable workflows.

Where Do 100-Day Plans Go Wrong?

The acquisition and integration of an ecommerce business can be a complex process. There are a few common pitfalls where most 100-day plans can go wrong:1. Lack of Proper Due Diligence: A successful acquisition starts with thorough due diligence...

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Ecommerce Gotchas: What to Watch Out For in Monthly PortCo Reports (and Potentially Due Diligence)

The Rise of B2B Ecommerce: Opportunities for Investors, B2B Companies

An ever-increasing number of B2B companies are adopting ecommerce platforms to meet the evolving expectations of their buyers. As digitally native millennials assume management roles and Gen Z enters the workforce, they demand efficient and self-serve online buying experiences from their suppliers. While this poses a threat to many B2B businesses, it presents a significant opportunity for investors. By leveraging ecommerce solutions to enhance buyer satisfaction, investors can drive value and, in turn, fuel revenue growth, increase customer lifetime value, and improve business efficiency.

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Digested: Recharge’s ‘2023 State of Subscription Commerce’ Report

In 2022, subscription services saw substantial growth. Consumers felt comfortable (despite cutting spending in other areas) retaining their existing subscription services and committing to new subscriptions. Delving into 2022’s subscription growth trend, Recharge recently produced “2023 The State of Subscription Commerce” report. The full report goes in-depth on how merchants of all sizes and verticals performed in 2022.

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Three Easy Clues for Buying Distressed Ecommerce Companies

There are three key clues for assessing the value and future opportunities of a post-pandemic ecommerce business: core offerings, supply chain surge, and acquisition costs. In this article, we delve into the clues and offer tangible due diligence tips.

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5 Reasons Private Equity Firms Should Embrace ERP Systems

NetSuite recently produced a white paper detailing the advantages private-equity firms can gain from bringing enterprise resource planning into their portfolio companies. Why? Standardizing a portfolio on a common ERP system significantly boosts a PE firm’s ability to measure costs, track growth, improve operational efficiency and reach profitability goals. We’ve digested the report into the top five reasons why ERP systems can be advantageous for private equity portfolios.

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Ecommerce Brands and Investors Must Adjust Core Practices to Navigate Capital Market Pressures and Position for the Best Valuation

The challenges investors and ecommerce companies face in early 2023 will likely not subside the remainder of the year or even into 2024. Those organizations poised to overcome them ─ and flourish ─ are those that can use different, better ways of creating and demonstrating value, as well as more accurately predicting future revenues. Theta outlines three broad areas of focus that will equip ecommerce companies to emerge as attractive investment opportunities.

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The Time to Modernize is Now: Why Enterprises Need a Composable Commerce Solution

Following three straight years of uncertainty and rapid change, 2023 looks like it will offer more of the same — but with even more challenges for a wide range of enterprise businesses. And ecommerce won’t be immune. Read more from BigCommerce about how composable commerce gives merchants the ability to respond to unexpected change.

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Q&A: Lexia Schwartz, Managing Director of Canaccord Genuity

In this Q&A interview, Canaccord Genuity Managing Director Lexia Schwartz weighs in on the current trend outlook for investing in the ecommerce space. Read about what she’s seeing in the marketplace and her perspectives on driving outstanding business outcomes.

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Mountains, Capital, and Commerce 2022 Recap: Equal Parts Education and Outdoor Recreation

Nearly 40 private-equity leaders and investment bankers gathered Oct 2-4, 2022, in Bozeman, Montana, for an invite-only conference that centered around identifying high-potential investments in the ecommerce space. Read about the highlights of the conference.

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Q&A: Dr. Peter Fader, Marketing Professor at UPenn’s The Wharton School

Tadpull Co-founder and CEO Jake Cook sat down with Marketing Professor Dr. Peter Fader to both unpack his Mountains, Capital and Commerce conference keynote address, and to learn more about how his research is impacting private-equity backed exits. Listen to Fader talk about how businesses can leverage four key customer behavior data points: acquisition, retention, repeat purchase, and spend.

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The Power of First and Zero-Party Data for Future Proofing Ecommerce Exits

Businesses that prioritize collecting, analyzing and activating first- and zero-party data will have a powerful asset for raising capital and building long-term value. Read more about how to implicitly and explicitly acquire data from customers and how to use that data to make business decisions.

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Ecommerce Gotchas: What to Watch Out For in Monthly PortCo Reports (and Potentially Due Diligence)

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