5 Reasons You Can't Sell Your Company
Some transactions just don't close, despite the huge amount of time the owner sinks into them. Here's why. Read story
THE CAPITAL ADVISOR 
When Private Equity Is a Bad Deal
We hear a lot about financial buyers. But often a strategic buyer--a bigger company whose goals complement yours--is a better bet. Read story
4 Reasons 2013 Will Be a Good Year To Sell Your Company
Dealmaking was slow in 2012, but the stage is set for a rebound. Read story
An Entrepreneur's Guide to the Fiscal Cliff
Business owners are putting off all kinds of big decisions, waiting to see how lawmakers will deal with the fiscal cliff. Here's what you need to know. Read story
Buying a Brand Without Going Bust
What entrepreneurs can learn from the hubbub over Twinkies, Sno Balls, and Wonder Bread. Read story
4 Ways to Work on Your Company, Not in It
Even entrepreneurs need to take some time to think the big thoughts. Read story
Buying a Company: How Not to Be HP
HP isn't the only one that overpaid for an acquisition. Many smaller companies, do, too. Read story
Why You Need to Stop Thinking Like a Small Business
There's a reason some businesses grow beyond 'small.' And it's all about mindset. Read story
What Does Your Company Really Do?
Are you providing a product or service, or are you providing a benefit to a customer? A new way to think about value--and get the most for your company. Read story
Your Company Post-You: 3 Things To Do Now
Succession planning comes in two varieties. The plan, and the back-up plan. Even if you don't have a plan, you need the back-up plan. Read story
Why Your Deal Is Taking Forever To Close
Private equity firms are sitting on a ton of money. Here's why they're scared to actually put it to work. Read story
Top 5 Myths About Selling Your Business
Is one of these myths keeping you from selling your business? Don't let it. Read story
Seller's Remorse: How to Avoid It
After you sell your company, you'll probably pop open a nice bottle of bubbly and go on a well-deserved vacation. Then what? Read story
Who Will Pay the Most for Your Company?
There are a number of reasons a strategic buyer may make more sense for your company than a financial one. Money is No. 1. Read story
When it's Time to Lawyer Up
You absolutely need a great lawyer to sell your company. But even the best lawyer can torpedo your deal. Read story
3 Signs You're Ready to Sell Your Company
Selling your company is a long and arduous process. If you can answer these three questions, you just might be ready for it. Read story
Why a Valuation Is Less Important Than You Think
There are certain cases in which a third-party valuation is essential. But buyers care about valuations a lot less than you might think. Read story
Taking the Mystery Out of Mergers
You've been working on a deal for months, so you might be surprised to know how little your employees understand about it. Here's what you need to tell them. Read story
Is Your Ego Blocking Your Success?
It can be hard for entrepreneurs to separate their self-worth from that of their business. Here's what happens if you don't. Read story
Selling Your Company: 7 Things You Need to Know
Selling your company may be the most important business decision you ever make -- but it's a very strange process. What you need to know. Read story
How to Pick the Perfect Investor
Choosing an investor to help fund your company is like choosing a spouse, only more complicated. Here's how to know you've found The One. Read story
Private Equity: Threat or Menace?
Private equity is under attack in Presidential politics. If you let that affect your decision to accept private equity capital, you're out of your mind. Read story
