How To Buy A Business
You can learn from Ken Hendricks's five rules for a successful acquisition. Read more
Buying a Small Business
Recent Buying a Small Business Articles
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
Tom Stemberg on Selling a Small Business
Tom Stemberg is founder and former CEO of Staples and venture partner at Highland Capital Partners in Lexington, Mass. Read more
India Snaps Up U.S. Firms
The acquisition of American companies by Indian firms pass the $1 billion mark in 2005. Read more
From Mom
The key to replicating success in the franchise world is setting goals and laying out a thorough plan to actually achieve them. Read more
Selling a Business
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Fax Scam Targets Business Owners
The U.S. Secret Service and Kansas police are investigating an alleged business-valuation scam that has already hit several small companies. Read more
The Number Cruncher Versus the Vision Guy
We asked two appraisers to put a price tag on three different companies. You'll be surprised at just how different their numbers turned out, and how subjecti... Read more
Hot or Not?
The market is awash in capital, and more investors are putting it into entrepreneurial firms. But not all businesses are created equal. Here's a look at the ... Read more
Infinite Conferencing
What is success in webcasting and conferencing services worth? Read more
Mistral Software
They make cell phone software, but can they make a killing? Read more
Get the Number You Want
The balance sheet doesn't tell the whole story. A successful valuation takes into account lots of intangibles--and they can add up. Here are five ways to boo... Read more
ESOP Facts
Answers to the questions that business owners frequently ask. Read more
The Ultimate Employee Buy-in
Sell the company to your employees? It's a great idea--both for you and for the business you're leaving behind. Read more
Deal Jitters?
You're not alone. Now more acquirers are buying insurance to ease their fears. Read more
The Anatomy of a Sale--Ours
Magazines know how to go after a story, but this one came to us. Inc. was recently the focus of a business drama with valuable lessons about what a ... Read more
The Anatomy of a Sale--Ours, Part 2
Magazines know how to go after a story, but this one came to us. Inc. was recently the focus of a business drama with valuable lessons about what a ... Read more
The Anatomy of a Sale--Ours, Part 3
Magazines know how to go after a story, but this one came to us. Inc. was recently the focus of a business drama with valuable lessons about what a ... Read more
Finding the Money to Grow Your Business
When banks aren't so willing to lend, franchises offer a very attractive alternative. Read more
What's Your X-Factor?
The ultimate in-store service experience will make your location not just a place to buy your products, but a destination on a Friday night or any night. Read more
Editor's Letter
This month's letter from the editor. Read more
Location Isn't Everything
It turns out, that old truism about location can only take your business so far. What you really need are: Product, Concept, and People. Read more
The Instincts of an Entrepreneur
You don't have to own a restaurant chain to exhibit the skills of a franchise owner. Sometimes, you can be a music teacher. Read more
The Role of Giving
Franchisees are often finding ways to be a part of the community -- it helps business. But charitable giving has other benefits, too. Read more
A Franchise is a Franchise is a Franchise
Franchising is more than chains like McDonald's. Sometimes, it's an expansion strategy, a license, a partnership, or a joint venture. Read more
For the Love of Franchising
Doug Ducey explains why franchising has been a good business for him and others. Read more
