Is Seller Financing For You?
In today's challenging business-for-sale market, buyers expect some form of seller financing. But if you aren't careful, seller financing could sink you. Read more
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Pump Added Value Into Your Business
As a small business owner, the best thing you can do for your business is to start building business value now. Read more
Demystifying Small Business Valuation
A successful small business sale begins with a solid grasp of business valuation. Here's what you need to know to set your company at the right price. Read more
Want to Get Acquired? Get Your Funding From These VCs First
You may recognize many of the firms on this ranking of most successful VC firms. But there are a few noteworthy surprises, too. Read more
What to Tell Customers When Selling Your Business
Selling a business can be a complicated process. But don't forget about your customers--the people who will continue to patronize the business after you're long gone. Read more
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Why Seller Financing Still Matters
Despite the improving economy, in the business-for-sale marketplace, business owners are discovering that seller financing is still necessary to seal the deal. Read more
What Business Buyers Want
Of course you love your business, but make sure potential buyers will love it too. Read more
Why Are You Selling Your Business?
The answer can change everything, from how fast you can sell to how much you can sell for. Read more
7 Paths to a Small Business Sale
After you've made the decision to sell your company, it's time to decide which approach will best satisfying your desires and financial requirements. 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
What's Your Asking Price?
How much is your company worth? Valuation tools based on your own analysis and comparables are helpful, but here are some other tips for arriving at the righ... Read more
Percolating Business-For-Sale Marketplace
As the economy recovers, business brokers are optimistic that both buyers and sellers will be more aggressive in the business-for-sale marketplace. Read more
What's the Advantage of Going Public? 
John Mackey, CEO and founder of Whole Foods, talks about growth and going public. Watch video
Buy a Business From Your Mobile Phone?
Not yet. But business buyers are increasingly shopping for potential business acquisitions anytime, anywhere, on mobile devices. Read more
How to Protect Your Privacy on Facebook
Dave Kerpen, CEO of Likeable Local, explains exactly how to navigate Facebook's privacy settings. Watch video
'When You Walk Into Our Store, You're Dealing With an Owner'
Dale Carlsen, founder of the Sleep Train, says his company's profits have grown 600 percent since he gave 25 percent of it to his employees. Watch video
What to Tell Employees During an Ownership Transition
Ownership transitions can be tricky. Don't exclude the backbone of the business--your employees. 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
2 IPO Lessons From Shutterstock
Shutterstock's $76 million IPO has been called 'picture perfect.' Here CEO Jon Oringer confides two ways to help you follow in his footsteps. Watch video
5 Characteristics of a Qualified Business Buyer
In the business-for-sale marketplace, window-shoppers waste precious time and resources. Here what to look for in a qualified buyer. Read more
