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2025 will reward those who adapt—here’s why you can’t afford to work the old way. No, it’s not just about experimenting with ChatGPT or standalone AI tools. 🤖 Meet autonomous AI agents—workflow systems that don’t just handle repetitive tasks but can tackle complex workflows across multiple tabs in your browser seamlessly. 💻 Why it matters: AI agents can revolutionize internal operations and, where appropriate, transform customer-facing experiences. The result? Big improvements to profit margins, faster growth, and, most importantly, less stress. This level of productivity doesn’t just save time at work—it gives you the freedom to spend more time with family, friends, and personal interests. And no, AI isn’t here to replace people—it’s here to empower them. Whether it’s helping teams work smarter or enabling aspiring entrepreneurs fulfil their dreams of building a business. (By the way, I’ve slowly built up a list of 13 business ideas anyone can start—happy to give it to you for free!). However, with product development becoming more accessible than ever, distribution is now one of the most valuable tools you can own. Building a personal brand across platforms isn’t just a nice-to-have anymore—it’s essential. Take the first steps: 1.) Identify repetitive tasks slowing you or your team down. ⏳ 2.) Start automating with small but impactful workflows. 🔗 3.) Build for growth with scalable systems that adapt as you do. 📈 What we’ve built: At Foundy, we’ve created a human advisor-led, AI-powered platform to help business owners unlock exit events and achieve higher valuations. It’s not just about selling your company—we’re giving you the plug and play tools, workflows to ready your business for sale and find qualified acquirers from an aggregated database of over 1 million acquirers and investors. I can also install plug and play workflow automations in your business that interconnect your existing apps and processes and generate content at scale and engage with warm leads. So, how do you see AI reshaping the way we work in 2025? How have you used it so far and what do you plan to do. Add your thoughts in the comments! 💬

I built an AI automation that delivered a 5x higher reply rate than the industry average for outbound campaigns. This interconnected workflow minimises guesswork and ensures you find and engage with the right leads, at the right time. When installed in your business, this AI-driven automation and others will help you: - Save thousands on advertising costs and remove the need to outsource lead generation - Engage intent-driven leads effortlessly—on autopilot - Reduce stress and increase your business’s equity value I’ve put together a free guide that shows you how to: 1️⃣ Refine your ideal customer profile and uncover their specific pain points 2️⃣ Build a lead magnet designed to solve those pain points 3️⃣ Create tools to capture prospects showing intent—and automate personalised outreach Everything in this guide is designed to run automatically by interconnecting tools and setting up triggers and notifications, so you can focus on what matters: scaling revenue and increasing the value of your business. To get the guide: 1️⃣ Connect 2️⃣ Comment "2025" below, and I’ll send it to you

🚑 Healthcare M&A in 2025: What Founders and Leaders Need to Know Health tech companies and PE funds are gearing up for a landmark year in mergers and acquisitions. 🌟 Whether you’re a business owner planning an exit, acquire another business and looking to future-proof, understanding the trends driving the market is critical. In my latest article, I explore: ✅ What buyers are looking for in 2025. ✅ Key trends like personalisation, decentralised care, and ESG. ✅ How to position your healthcare business for success. 📖 Click the image below to read it. P.S. I recently launched this LinkedIn newsletter, and to my surprise, over 700 people subscribed within the first 48 hours! 💬 What do you think will drive the biggest market trends and M&A deal making in the healthcare industry in 2025?

The Gamified competition on The AI Library for the month of November was quite epic. So many brands battled for the top spot but as always, there can only be a few winners. We present to you, the product of the month winners for November, 2024. First Position - Draftly Runner Up - Luthor Runner Up - Foundy.com There are so many perks for our winners. You could be one too. Submit your tools on our website at theailibrary.co to enter your product into the next competition. December competition is currently ongoing, who’s going to take the spot this month? Go ahead and vote for your favorite tool today at theailibrary.co

Selling a business is often one of the most important milestones in a founder's life. But the process doesn't have to be long, complex, or overwhelming. In just 25 days, George successfully sold his business through Foundy. The onboarding process was seamless, and his opportunity generated interest from 8 buyers within a week. This is the power of combining AI-driven M&A solutions with hands-on advisory. Whether you're a SaaS founder eyeing an exit or a retiring business owner looking to secure the best deal, early planning is key. Foundy's platform helps you assess your readiness, understand your valuation, and connect with qualified buyers - all with precision and speed. 💡 Ready to explore your options? Learn how we can help at foundy.com/sellers #ExitStrategy | #SellYourBusiness | #BusinessAdvisory | #FoundersJourney | #BusinessGrowth | #MergersAndAcquisitions

Breaking News 🗣📢 The Government's 2024 Budget Just Dropped – Here’s the Outcome for Business Owners and shareholders… First off, there are increases, as expected, but they are relatively small so many people will feel a lot more relaxed. Plus, founders have a window between now and April 2025. I would like to express a massive thank you to the startup community! Over the past few weeks, you’ve come together to show just how powerful advocacy can be. By raising awareness of the critical role Business Asset Disposal Relief plays, you've highlighted how essential it is for motivating entrepreneurs to build businesses, create jobs, and drive innovation across the UK. Your efforts have underscored the impact of policies announced a few minutes ago that will hopefully create many more exited founders who can then re-invest into the local ecosystem! Here are the key highlights for business owners and shareholders: ✨ Business Asset Disposal Relief: It is *NOT* being scrapped! The fear mongering headlines in the media were not helpful but likely used to gauge reaction. However, there are upcoming changes: The current 10% rate will remain on the first life time limit £1 million of exit proceeds until April 2025. Following this, the rate will increase to 14%, with plans for a further increase to 18% by April 2026. For exit proceeds above £1 million, the standard Capital Gains Tax rate will immediately apply as of today—increasing from 20% to 24%. 💼 Enterprise Investment Schemes: Extended until 2035 to foster innovation and build a positive environment for business growth and investment into early stage companies. 🏢 Residential Property: No changes here—existing measures remain intact. These measures are projected to raise £2.5 billion by the end of the forecast period. There are going to be more business owners seeking to sell between now and April 2025. For those interested in selling in the near or long term, enquire today for a confidential discussion. Each client is assigned an expert team and AI agent to optimise their route to an exit. It would be great to hear your thoughts on these changes in the comments below. Repost and like to share with your network👇 Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor for advice specific to your circumstances. #LabourBudget2024 #Entrepreneurship #M&A #CapitalGains #UKBusiness #Startups #TaxReform #WealthCreation #Innovation

#BusinessOwners: Whether an exit is a near-term or a long-term goal, preparing early is key to securing the best deal and maximising your valuation. Swipe right for a comprehensive due diligence checklist covering: - 💰 Financial Health - 📊 Customer Base & Contracts - ⚙️ Intellectual Property & Tech - 💼 Sales Strategy & Marketing - 📝 Legal & Compliance Due diligence isn’t just for the sale - it’s a vital step to build buyer confidence and ensure a smooth transaction. Foundy.com offers tailored Exit Readiness Packages that help you prepare thoroughly for due diligence. Our tools ensure your financials, legal documents, and operational insights are fully organised and accessible. Plus, with ongoing support from industry experts, you can tackle every stage of the exit process with confidence. 💡 Ready to ensure your business is exit-ready? Learn more about preparing for a successful exit at foundy.com/sellers #BusinessExit | #BusinessSale | #Entrepreneurship | #MergersAndAcquisitions | #RetirementPlanning

#BusinessOwners: Whether an exit is a near-term or a long-term goal, preparing early is key to securing the best deal and maximising your valuation. Swipe right for a comprehensive due diligence checklist covering: - 💰 Financial Health - 📊 Customer Base & Contracts - ⚙️ Intellectual Property & Tech - 💼 Sales Strategy & Marketing - 📝 Legal & Compliance Due diligence isn’t just for the sale - it’s a vital step to build buyer confidence and ensure a smooth transaction. Foundy.com offers tailored Exit Readiness Packages that help you prepare thoroughly for due diligence. Our tools ensure your financials, legal documents, and operational insights are fully organised and accessible. Plus, with ongoing support from industry experts, you can tackle every stage of the exit process with confidence. 💡 Ready to ensure your business is exit-ready? Learn more about preparing for a successful exit at foundy.com/sellers #BusinessExit | #BusinessSale | #Entrepreneurship | #MergersAndAcquisitions | #RetirementPlanning

$50M for this fast growing startup! 11x.ai announces series A and B funding rounds weeks apart. AI agents are set to revolutionise deal-making—including one of the most important deals you make in your career 🚀 With $50M in Series B funding, following an announcement of their $24M Series A, 11x is showing the demand for AI-tools, Alice and Jordan—digital employees handling everything from cold calling to follow-ups with their rapid growth to $10m ARR. Meanwhile, how is AI shaping the outcome of acquisition deals? At Foundy.com, we’ve built our 'Triangular Model' which transforms buy- and sell-side acquisitions from end to end. Our model empowers expert advisors, including specialists from each client’s niche market—through AI agents and workflows to drive more successful acquisition deals. For Business Buyers: AI helps uncover more relevant acquisition prospects, streamlines due diligence, and enhances post-acquisition integration, to help clients achieve their desired ROI, cost effectively. For business owners considering an exit in the near or long term: AI and our insights into 1.1 million transactions supports with effective long term transaction planning and deal execution. Readying presentation materials and uncovering relevant acquirers based on intent signals are just a few areas our experienced M&A advisors are using AI and advanced workflows. The result for sell side clients? Shorter deal timelines and higher, more predictable exit valuations compared to traditional methods. The world of deal-making is changing fast across many areas, include sales tech as well as mergers and acquisitions. What other use cases can you think of for AI agents and workflows? Let me know in the comments. #AI #AIagents #openai #MergersAndAcquisitions #TechFunding #TechFunding #fundinground #11xAI #BusinessGrowth #salestech #DealMakers #exitstrategy #buythenbuild

I'm now tracking the total value of businesses on the top marketplace/brokers in my newsletter each week, to see where the market is going. Here is how the chart is looking right now courtesy of data from Ross Gerson: Flippa.com - $773M publicly + $8.6M first access = $781M Investors Club - $648M ($420M is one ecom deal) acquire.com - $459M Foundy.com - $297M FEI - $102M FIH - $95M Empire Flippers — Buy, Sell & Invest In Online Businesses Flippers - $70M Quiet Light - $58M Boopos - $20M Newsletter URL 👇