A Room of One's Own, With a Big TV
Business for Sale: A Dallas-area home theater business, priced at $1.9 million. Read more
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Cashing Out
A handful of Inc. 500 CEOs have sold their companies recently. And while private equity is all the rage, some opted for old-fashioned exit strategies: acquis... Read more
A High-Profile Arrest Destroyed the Good Name of a Local Pizza Chain
Could the company be saved? Read more
Sails and Services
Business for sale: A Cape Cod marina for $9.15 million. Read more
Garage Makeover
In March 2006, we profiled GarageTek CEO Marc Shuman , who faced the prospect of shu... Read more
The Offer, Part Nine
What I learned from my fiasco. Read more
The Thrill Ride of the Summer
Business for sale: A New York metropolitan area Vespa dealership priced at $1.7 million. Read more
The Offer, Part Eight
You have got to be kidding me. Read more
The Offer, Part Seven
I've just about had it. Are we going to make this deal happen, or not? Read more
Pro Flora Earnings
Business for sale: A Florida-based floral wholesaler priced at $2.2 million. Read more
The Offer, Part Six
The paranoia moment. Are they stalling? Is this deal about to fall apart? Read more
Personal Pediatrics Wants to Revive the Vanishing Art of the House Call.
First it needs $1 million. Read more
Ready to Work on Your Long Game?
For sale: A golf course in Hawaii for $3.95 million Read more
It's All About Trust
Confronted with the offer of a lifetime, our columnist concludes it's time to sell. Part 5 of a series . Read more
How to Strike a Great Deal
You know, it really is a lot like dating. Whether you're selling your whole company or just a piece of it, here are the rules. Read more
Making the Grass Always Greener
For sale: A Fort Worth landscaper priced at $4.9 million. Read more
Should Norm Sell? The Readers Have Spoken
By better than a five-to-one ratio, readers who wrote in think Norm should sell. Here's what some of them had to say: Read more
The Offer, Part Four
We interrupt these negotiations while a bunch of outsiders critique my very existence. Read more
What's Your Company Worth Now?
The market is flooded with capital, and more investors are putting it into private companies. That's just one reason you need to know the value of your busin... Read more
A Dorm Room Dot-com
For sale: A southeastern e-tailer of backyard playground and outdoor equipment that has $9 million in annual revenue. Read more
Deal Jitters
You're not alone. Now more acquirers are buying insurance to ease their fears. Read more
Employers Could Face More Discrimination Lawsuits
A new Supreme Court ruling makes it easier for workers to sue for on-the-job discrimination. Read more
10 questions for Ken Hendricks
Inc.'s 2006 Entrepreneur of the Year answers questions on building companies and managing employees. Read more
Sales Are Heating Up
For sale: a northern California manufacturer of wood, gas, and pellet stoves for $2.5 million. Read more
How To Buy A Business
You can learn from Ken Hendricks's five rules for a successful acquisition. Read more
The Offer, Part One
You'd think he'd be celebrating, but our columnist has discovered that getting a great offer for your business can be a very scary proposition. Read more
After the Storm
Our August case study about Carnival Brands , a struggling New Orleans food manufact... Read more
How To Write a Buy-Sell Agreement
Along with a general agreement about ownership and responsibilities, every business with multiple owners needs a buy-sell agreement. Read more
Gold in Oldies
For sale: A small assisted living residence, near Atlanta, that the owner built for Mom. Read more
Your Eyes on the Prize
For sale: a promotional products and awards company located in eastern Massachusetts. Read more
Hush Money
For sale: a manufacturer of sound isolation booths and acoustics products in southern Oregon. Read more
Strike It Rich
For sale: A bowling center near Chicago, for $1.4 million. Read more
How-To | Buying a Business or Franchise
Buying a business or franchise, starting a business advice and information. Read more
Jamba Juice Sold for $265 Million
Investors cited the former Inc. 500 company’s strong potential for continued growth. Read more
