How To Plan for Profitable Business Growth or a Lucrative Exit (Video)

Duane Jackson | 03/29/2024
| Insights

IT channel business owners may not be planning to grow or sell, but experts say they should be prepared.

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Authoring a Meaningful Legacy: Raj Gupta and ESD (Video)

Duane Jackson | 03/29/2024
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Raj Gupta and Author Capital’s Duane Jackson sit down to reflect on one of the most difficult decisions family business owners and founders can make.

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On the Front Lines with IT Managed Service Providers

Duane Jackson | 02/01/2024
| Insights

The IT MSP sector embodies many of the attributes Author Capital aims to support with its flexible capital and strategic advice.

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Zentro Expands through Acquisition of Gigamonster Assets

Press Release | 08/24/2023
| News

Zentro successful acquires strategic assets from GigaMonster in Atlanta, Nashville, Tampa, Miami and Richmond.

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Unconventional Strategies for Uncertain Markets

Duane Jackson, Nick Brand | 08/21/2023
| Insights

There are unconventional ways to create value in downturns. So what lessons can you apply to your business?

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Preparing for Growth at Every Stage of Your Business (Video)

Duane Jackson | 07/26/2023
| Insights

How should underrepresented founders scale and expand their businesses at each stage of growth for their company

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Zentro’s Growth Continues with New Acquisition

Press Release | 07/18/2023
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Zentro continues to execute its mission to be the largest independent MDU-focused ISP in the Midwest.

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Profile: Craig Huffman – Mining for the Social Good (Video)

Craig Huffman | 02/07/2023
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Founded by Craig Huffmann, Metro Edge Development Projects announced plans to build a $257 million, 200,000 square foot data center in Chicago…

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Maximizing Potential in Family Business (Video)

Nick Brand | 02/03/2023
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What are the key decisions owners need to consider now to maximize potential for the future?

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Two Chicago ISP Powerhouses Unite

Press Release | 01/18/2023
| News

Following the merger of Everywhere Wireless and SilverIP in September, the organization today announced they will rebrand under the new name, Zentro.

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Author Case Study: SilverIP Communications (Video)

Duane Jackson | 12/13/2022
| Insights

Explore Author Capital’s partnership with Chicago-based internet service provider SilverIP Communications…

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Key Considerations Before Opening a Seat on the Family Business Cap Table

By Duane Jackson | 10/04/2022
| Insights

Family Business Magazine’s recent article “Is it time for outside investors?” is a thought-provoking resource for any family business…

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SilverIP & Everywhere Wireless Merger

Press Release | 09/15/2022
| News

Everywhere Wireless, Chicago’s fastest growing internet service provider (ISP), today announced a merger with Chicago-based ISP, SilverIP Communications…

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Would Warren Buffett Buy Your Family Business?

By Duane Jackson | 06/20/2022
| Insights

As an investor and adviser to small and midsize, founder-led and family-owned businesses, I’m constantly reminded that not all businesses…

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