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Work Well (C)
Case
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Reference no. E362C
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Jim Ellis (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University); Lisa Sweeney (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University); Bethany Shaler Coates (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University)
Published by: Stanford Business School
Originally published in: 2010
Version: 15 September 2010
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Search fund; Due diligence; Term-sheet; Entrepreneurship; PEO (Professional Employer Organization); Mergers & acquisitions; Entrepreneurial acquisition
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Abstract

This fictional case sets up a scenario commonly experienced in the Search Fund process. Two recent GSB graduates founded a search fund and take steps to purchase a small business from the founder, then transition into running the business post-acquisition. WorkWell (A)(B)(C) examine three separate stages in the process.
Industry:
Entrepreneurship, PEO (Professional Employer Organization)
Other setting(s):
2010
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Work Well (A)
Case
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Reference no. E362A
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Jim Ellis (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University); Lisa Sweeney (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University); Bethany Shaler Coates (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University)
Published by: Stanford Business School
Originally published in: 2010
Version: 15 September 2010
Length: 7 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Search fund; Due diligence; Term-sheet; Entrepreneurship; PEO (Professional Employer Organization); Mergers & acquisitions; Entrepreneurial acquisition
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Work Well (B)
Case
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Reference no. E362B
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Jim Ellis (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University); Lisa Sweeney (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University); Bethany Shaler Coates (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University)
Published by: Stanford Business School
Originally published in: 2010
Version: 15 September 2010
Length: 19 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Search fund; Due diligence; Term-sheet; Entrepreneurship; PEO (Professional Employer Organization); Mergers & acquisitions; Entrepreneurial acquisition
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Compact case
Study Questions for Work Well (C)
Supplement
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Reference no. E362CSQ
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Jim Ellis (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University); Lisa Sweeney (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University); Bethany Shaler Coates (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University)
Published by: Stanford Business School
Originally published in: 2010
Version: 15 September 2010
Length: 1 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Search fund; Due diligence; Term-sheet; Entrepreneurship; PEO (Professional Employer Organization); Mergers & acquisitions; Entrepreneurial acquisition
Notes: For terms & conditions go to www.thecasecentre.org/freecaseterms
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Abstract

This fictional case sets up a scenario commonly experienced in the Search Fund process. Two recent GSB graduates founded a search fund and take steps to purchase a small business from the founder, then transition into running the business post-acquisition. WorkWell (A)(B)(C) examine three separate stages in the process.

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Industry:
Entrepreneurship, PEO (Professional Employer Organization)
Other setting(s):
2010

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Work Well (A)
Case
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Reference no. E362A
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Jim Ellis (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University); Lisa Sweeney (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University); Bethany Shaler Coates (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University)
Published by: Stanford Business School
Originally published in: 2010
Version: 15 September 2010
Length: 7 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Search fund; Due diligence; Term-sheet; Entrepreneurship; PEO (Professional Employer Organization); Mergers & acquisitions; Entrepreneurial acquisition
View full details
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Work Well (B)
Case
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Reference no. E362B
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Jim Ellis (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University); Lisa Sweeney (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University); Bethany Shaler Coates (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University)
Published by: Stanford Business School
Originally published in: 2010
Version: 15 September 2010
Length: 19 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Search fund; Due diligence; Term-sheet; Entrepreneurship; PEO (Professional Employer Organization); Mergers & acquisitions; Entrepreneurial acquisition
View full details
Thumbnail image for product with reference number E362CSQ
Compact case
Study Questions for Work Well (C)
Supplement
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Reference no. E362CSQ
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Authors: Jim Ellis (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University); Lisa Sweeney (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University); Bethany Shaler Coates (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University)
Published by: Stanford Business School
Originally published in: 2010
Version: 15 September 2010
Length: 1 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Search fund; Due diligence; Term-sheet; Entrepreneurship; PEO (Professional Employer Organization); Mergers & acquisitions; Entrepreneurial acquisition
Notes: For terms & conditions go to www.thecasecentre.org/freecaseterms
View full details