Matt Bean
Lowden Street Capital
Birmingham Business Journal Leadership Trust
16 essential factors to cover when managing rapid growth
When the leaders of a business realize the organization is flourishing — bringing in lots of new business and seeing revenues rise — it's cause for celebration. But it's also cause for consideration. Growth is great news, but it's important to ensure your whole team and your systems are ready to handle it.
15 ways for business leaders to proactively prepare for digital threats
Doing business online comes with a broad set of benefits that can make it easier to reach a worldwide audience and cut costs, to name just a couple. At the same time, operating in the digital realm comes with its own challenges as well.
10 effective ways to position yourself as an expert in your field
No matter what industry you're in, business is built on a foundation of trust. When one or more representatives of a company are well-known as experts in their field, it not only draws more attention to that company but also establishes the firm as an authority to trust — thereby leading to more business.
11 top qualities that separate great leaders from good ones
Most professionals will work with at least one good leader during the course of their career, but only the luckiest professionals will have the honor of working with a great leader. While it isn't easy to be a good leader, it's a whole different challenge to be a great one.
13 effective ways leaders can support team members' mental health
The Covid-19 pandemic turned many people's focus to the importance of self-care and mental health. The devotion to working long hours and sacrificing personal life in the name of furthering a career is becoming a thing of the past, as more employees and employers understand that unplugging and unwinding isn't just a human need, but also a path to better productivity.
How tourism-dependent businesses can future-proof in an uncertain world
The Covid-19 pandemic pretty much brought the entire world to a grinding halt in 2020. It reminded us not only of our mortality as human beings but also of the fact that you should always have a plan B in business and be ready to expect the worst if you want to stay afloat should the worst actually come.
15 Ways To Support Employees And Boost Productivity When Your Team Returns To The Office
It's been over a year since the lockdowns and quarantines of the Covid-19 pandemic forced businesses to close their offices and find alternative ways to operate. Many businesses thrived in the "new normal," with both leadership and employees valuing the flexibility that comes with remote work. Still, there is undoubtedly a sense of camaraderie that comes with working together in one space, and now that vaccines are readily available to most of the population, many businesses are preparing to return to in-office work.
12 leaders' tips for respectfully disagreeing with your boss
While everyone has both good ideas and bad ideas, when a bad idea is coming from the boss, it can have wide-ranging consequences. Leaders know they're not perfect, and most of them welcome input from everyone on the team — especially when those on the front lines spot a potential misstep.
15 tips for building deep relationships with new clients in a virtual world
"Business as usual" isn't so usual these days. The Covid-19 pandemic ushered in the widespread practice of conducting business virtually. This has presented a challenge for entrepreneurs, salespeople, marketing professionals and others whose everyday work involves direct interaction with clients: How can a company's team develop strong, lasting relationships with new clients when they can't meet in person?
How to keep your best workers in a competitive job market
In today's remote-first world, it's getting harder and harder for employers to find and retain top talent. The competition for quality talent is heating up, and top-performing employees know they're no longer tied to a specific geographical region. Many of them won't hesitate to look elsewhere for work if they aren't satisfied with their current jobs.
Small business buyouts are the new esoteric credit
When analyzing small businesses in small towns, the need for financial creativity is fundamental.
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Founded in 2018, by Matt Bean Lowden Street Capital is an private equity and venture capital firm focused on rural buyouts in towns of less than 25,000 people. Lowden Street is agnostic in investing approach by looking for any company that has consistent and durable revenue which exists in a small town. Small towns and small businesses are an essential part of our nations economy so by offering those business owners an opportunity to successfully transition it allows business and jobs to be perserved. Lowden Street Currently has two funds with combined enterprise value of over $10MM spread across four investments. Lowden Street has had two exits since inception. Lowden Street Capital has offices in Alexander City, AL and Homewood, AL.
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