Buying a Small Business




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5 Best Resources for Small Business Buyers

Although buying a small business is a big step, it isn't a step that you have to take alone. Here are several resources that can help you close on the busine...  Read more

From Ivy League to Intimates

Harvard Business School grad Angela Newman left a high-paying consulting career to launch her own line of high-tech women's undergarments. Below, she shares ...  Read more

Study: Crowdfunders Act Surprisingly Similar to VCs

Crowdfunding critics take note: A recent study by Wharton professor Ethan Mollick proves that crowdfunders are better than you might think at finding quality...  Read more

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 more

Business Sales Spike in the First Quarter of 2013

Activity is strong in the business-for-sale marketplace as sale prices and closed transactions reach the highest levels in more than two years.  Read more

An Offer Too Good to Refuse?

Vizify got a high-visibility chance to work with Twitter. Was it a golden opportunity or the start-up's road to ruin?  Read more

3 Ways to Plow Through a Rough Patch

As your business grows, so do the challenges you face. Three ways to power on through.  Read more

A Job Listing Should Be Like a Love Letter

You're not looking for generic employees. So why are you writing generic job listings?  Read more

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

Can Dr. McDreamy Turn Around a Failing Business?

Grey's Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey talks about his new company, Tully's Coffee.  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