Help Me Reach 100 Voices: ETA Research Survey on Challenges and Insight

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August 18, 2025

by a searcher from University of Greenwich in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Hi all, My name is Alexander Kelm, and I am conducting a research project on entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA), focusing on how entrepreneurs buy, run and grow small businesses. My aim is to gather 100 responses from the ETA community to gain a better understanding of the challenges and practices involved in small business acquisitions. 👉 https://tally.so/r/wvZNb8 The survey takes just 5–7 minutes to complete, and is fully anonymous. Once I have finished analysing the results, I will share a summary of the findings here on Searchfunder so that the whole community can benefit. Thanks in advance. Your input will directly help shape insights for ETA buyers, investors, and operators. — Alexander
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from University of Greenwich in Amsterdam, Netherlands
👉 Just a quick update: 11 responses have been collected so far, so thank you to everyone who has already contributed! I'm still aiming for 100. I'm interested to hear what your biggest challenge has been after buying a business. If you haven’t filled out the survey yet, here’s the link: https://tally.so/r/wvZNb8
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from HEC School of Management, Paris in Berlin, Germany
Good luck wiht the survey Alexander, and very interested in your results
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