The Rule of Three
Anticipating the torpedoes that can sink a deal Read story
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Selling My Company (Again)
I thought I cashed out. But then the credit squeeze changed my plans Read story
Management Advice from Entrepreneur Norm Brodsky
Veteran entrepreneur Norm Brodsky answers readers questions about retirement, selling a business, and more. Read story
Ask Norm: I Want to Pass My Company On to an Employee. What Should I Do?
Norm Brodsky helps a business owner who wants to give a longtime worker a piece of the action Watch video
Build to Sell (Even If You Don't Plan on It)
Most entrepreneurs don't think about selling their businesses until it's too late. Inc.'s Norm Brodsky gives his advice. Read story
Getting Ready for Growth
Here's the challenge: Look to the future, but also stay focused on the present. Read story
Don't Worry; Grow Happy
Inc.'s Norm Brodsky talks about knowing when to walk away from opportunities that others consider can't-miss. Read story
Gauging the Health of Your Company's Growth
Inc. columnist Norm Brodsky talks about how you can interpret your company's growth performance. Read story
Is There Value in Bartering?
Trading services instead of currency can lead to trouble if you're not careful, says Inc. columnist Norm Brodsky. Read story
When Not to Join the Family Business
You always face the challenge of keeping your emotions from getting in the way of making sound business decisions. Those emotions are especially strong when ... Read story
Don't Let Your Breaking Point Upend Your Goals
This business has grown so well that the owner can't take it anymore. Should he hire an expensive manager? Read story
What the Rolling Stones Can Teach You About Business
The force that drives sexagenarian Mick Jagger just might be the reason you're an entrepreneur. Read story
When Family Ties Lead to Growing Pains
The younger generation is taking over, but the founding father is averse to their growth strategy. Is an outside investor the answer? Read story
Should You Sue Over Sour Grapes?
When one business rocked an industry's boat--fairly and legally--its competitors played dirty. Is the answer a lawsuit? Read story
When Business Gets Boring
You don't enjoy the work anymore, but retirement isn't all that far off. Chin up, or shove off? Read story
Don't Let Outside Investment Threaten Your Success
Outside money is never "no strings." Some advice on how to expand your business without compromising what you've already built. Read story
Sidestepping the Needy-Customer Trap
Company founders cultivate their customer base with great care. But there comes a point when it's best to delegate. Read story
Do You Even Need to Form a Partnership?
Before you get into the nitty-gritty of contracts and cost sharing, ask yourself if you actually need a partner. Read story
Let's Expand the Definition of 'Great Salesperson'
Entrepreneurs gripe that great salespeople are scarce. But the real problem is that most companies' concept of a great salesperson is too narrow. Read story
Never Rush a Business Decision
If a potential partner pressures you to hurry up and decide, don't. Read story
Why Job Creators Don't Like Creating Jobs
The bottom line is, well, the bottom line. Job creation will always be secondary to profit and the overall health of a business. Read story
The Right Way to Hand Over the Reins
Bringing in new leadership can foster growth--when it's done with wisdom and discipline. Read story
How Fast Is Too Fast?
To determine the right growth rate for your business, ask yourself some key questions. Read story
The Right Way to Approach a Start-up
No start-up works out exactly as imagined. So it's important to go into it understanding that you're there to learn. Read story
Can I Afford Another Employee?
It depends on your Cost of Goods Sold. Here's how to calculate it. Read story
The Wholesaler's Dilemma
Should I start selling directly to consumers? Read story
The Problem With Your Accountant
Tens of thousands of CPAs make a living doing returns for small-business clients. They're missing a great opportunity. Read story
When to Cut a Customer
How much leeway should you give a client who's not paying his bills? Read story
Partnership or S Corp?
One concern is taxes; another is protecting assets. What's the best way to set up your business? Read story
The Difference Between a Mentor and a Consultant
How to find a mentor and what to expect from the relationship. Read story
Knowing When to End a Partnership
Unfortunately it can take some time before you realize that a business partnership isn't built to last, and hopefully you have documents in place to mitigate... Read story
The Upside of Having Setbacks
Every business has problems. To build a business, you need to learn how to love the process of solving them. Read story
The Single Most Important Rule of Business
Entrepreneurs are great at meeting challenges with optimism--but sometimes that's not what the business needs. Read story
How to Find the Perfect Acquisition Target
You know your business better than anyone else. So skip the broker--and do the homework yourself. Read story
How to Stay Alive When Business Shrinks
You've used everything you had to keep going, but it may not be enough. Norm Brodsky weighs in on what to do next. Read story
How to Handle Employee Sabotage
Not all employees resign gracefully. Some try to sabotage your company on their way out. Here's how veteran entrepreneur Norm Brodsky deals with it. Read story
Buying a Business? Expect the Unexpected
If you're considering buying a business, consider veteran entrepreneur Norm Brodsky's advice first. Read story
How to Deal with Late Payments
When times are tough, customers take longer to pay their bills. You can count on it. Veteran entrepreneur Norm Brodsky says that's the wrong time to start th... Read story
The Commodity-Pricing Trap
Norm Brodsky advises on how to avoid the race to the bottom. Read story
Do You Need a Business Broker?
When buying a business, what's the going rate for hiring a broker, and who is responsible for paying it? Read story
When Is It Time to Throw in the Towel?
Giving up isn't something that comes easy to entrepreneurs, but sometimes, giving up might just be the best move. Read story
Norm Brodsky on Weighing Prospective Clients
How much time is too much time for a small-but-growing company to spend talking to and preparing estimates for prospective clients? Read story
Norm Brodsky on the Right Way to Reward Top Employees
When you have a stand-out employee, is increasing pay and benefits enough? Read story