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Business for sale: A Tennessee company that produces events and concerts, for $2 million. Read more
Buying a Small Business
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Coca-Cola Purchases Share in Honest Tea
The beverage giant will acquire a 40 percent stake in the organic tea maker. Read more
A Counter Offer
Business for Sale: A New England-based kitchen and patio furnishings online retailer priced at $9.9 million Read more
How I Did It: George Naddaff
From Spit 'n' Shine Boy To Boston Chicken and Beyond. Read more
Nurses at Your Beck and Call
Business for sale: A New Jersey nurse staffing company for $4.25 million. Read more
To Sell or Not To Sell?
In November 2006, we wrote about the lucrative offer Gary Delman re... Read more
Your Cold Calling?
Business for Sale: A recreational outfitter in northern New England for $6.185 million. Read more
What's In Your Wallet? [Audio] 
Credit-card companies continue to roll out new offers aimed at business owners. How do you choose the right card? Reporter Ryan McCarthy explains. Watch video
Ask Bill Rasmussen
Bill Rasmussen, co-founder of ESPN, on the best time to cash out. Read more
On the Cutting Edge
Business for Sale: A Nashville-area glass and glazing company, priced at $8.2 million Read more
The Furniture Company Wanted to Sell Him Its Buildings and Close Down.
Should he buy the company, too? Read more
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
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
What's your favorite part of a typical day? The end of the day, because I know I've done all that I can. What skill ... Read more