Exit Strategies




Recent Exit Strategies Articles

What Dell's Attempt to Go Private Says About the Public Markets

As Dell becomes only the most recent company trying to flee the public markets, you have to wonder why.  Read more

Why an IPO Can Kill Your Innovation

A Stanford study finds that tech companies undergo a major innovation slowdown after going public.  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

Buddy Media's Michael Lazerow: 'You Don't Want to Be Too Early' 

Long before Michael Lazerow sold Buddy Media, his social marketing firm, to Salesforce.com for $745 million, it took him many months to even get a client to ...  Watch video

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Businesses are like relationships. Sometimes you just need to move on. But how do you know for sure?  Read more

The Secret to a Successful Family Succession

You're mistaken if you think that selling your business to a family member will be easier than selling to a stranger.  Read more

Planning Your Exit? Get Creative

Frustrated by a sluggish marketplace, more and more small business owners are relying on creative exit strategies to sell their companies.  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

Is Your Business Broker a Stud or a Dud?

Working with a broker can take a lot off your plate. Here's how to choose the one that's the best fit for your small business sale.  Read more

Is It Time to Sell Your Company?

You've built a valuable company that's attractive to potential buyers. How do you cash in without selling out?  Read more