Top 5 Start-up Acquirers of 2012
Large companies spent a collective $84 billion to buy tech start-ups last year. Check out who made the most deals and what motivated them. Read more
Buying a Small Business
Better Hiring: A Job Listing Should Be Like a Love Letter
You're not looking for generic employees. So why are you writing generic job listings? Here's how to attract the best and brightest. Read more
Can Dr. McDreamy Turn Around a Failing Business?
Grey's Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey talks about his new company, Tully's Coffee. Read more
Demystifying Small Business Valuation
A successful small business sale begins with a solid grasp of business valuation. Here's what you need to know to set your company at the right price. Read more
5 Must-Ask Questions for Business Buyers
Like many business buyers, you likely have some boilerplate questions to ask business sellers, but you may be missing the most important ones. Read more
Buying a Small Business topics:
- How to Find a Business to Buy
- Assembling a Team to Buy a Business
- Understanding Business Valuations
- Financing a Purchase
Recent Buying a Small Business Articles
Network the Hell Out of People: 6 Expert Tips
The more smart people you know, the faster you'll be able to grow your business. But you have to go about it thoughtfully. Read more
What's Your Company Really Worth?
Here are the approaches buyers will use to determine your company's current value and prospects for growth. Read more
Pivot As If You Planned It
Shifting business models doesn't have to be a last resort. Read more
Franchise: Buy New or Used?
A franchise can be a great on-ramp to small business ownership. Here's how to decide on a new or existing franchise purchase. Read more
After You Sell, What's Next?
You're selling your small business for a reason, but your buyer may have other plans for you. Read more
What 2012 Business Sale Trends Mean For 2013
New data shows that sellers pushed to unload their small businesses before the possibility of a Fiscal Cliff and higher tax rates. What does this mean for 2013? Read more
Selling Your Business: Timing Is Everything
Knowing the right time to sell is key to getting the best return for your business. Here are five things to consider about your exit strategy. Read more
What Investors Want to Know Before They Commit
A Fortune 100 investor outlines what questions he would ask before signing on the dotted line. Read more
Pump Added Value Into Your Business
As a small business owner, the best thing you can do for your business is to start building business value now. Read more
Convert Community Goodwill Into Cash
You've worked hard to build your company's reputation in the local community. Convert that goodwill to real value as you prepare to sell your business. Read more
How to Think Globally
Business smarts are not enough. The best global leaders are also political gurus and experts in dealing with the nonrational. Read more
Why Small Business Sales Have Dried Up
With the economy experiencing slow but steady growth, why is the business-for-sale marketplace still sluggish? Read more
Building a Small Business You Can Sell
Here's how to build a small business you can sell--even if your exit is still years away. Read more
JJ Ramberg: Promote Your Company Creatively 
JJ Ramberg, host of MSNBC's Your Business describes how one small business owner differentiated--and landed a new buyer. Watch video
How Brooklyn Bowl's Founder Took Over the Capitol Theater
Peter Shapiro negotiated for two years to land the lease to the Port Chester, New York-theater famous for Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and Pink Floyd concerts. Watch video
