Exit Strategies

Go Public Through the Back Door

By Mike Hofman | Mar 1, 1999

The pros and cons of reverse mergers as an alternative to IPOs. Read more

What's It Worth?

By Jill Andresky Fraser | Feb 1, 1999

When Jim Hotze and Kent Watts decided to merge their businesses, they opted for a quick, relatively cheap "limited valuation" to determine the fair market va... Read more

Business for Sale: Welsh Hunting Lodge

By Jill Andresky Fraser | Feb 1, 1999

An overview of a Welsh hunting lodge offered for sale. Includes the price, how the business was valued, the outlook of future sales, and the pros and cons of... Read more

Business for Sale: Mail-Order Catalog Company

By Jill Andresky Fraser | Jan 1, 1999

An overview of a mail-order catalog company offered for sale. Includes the price, how the business was valued, the outlook of future sales, and the pros and ... Read more

Business for Sale: East Coast Nursing Home

By Jill Andresky Fraser | Dec 1, 1998

An overview of a nursing home offered for sale. Includes the price, how the business was valued, the outlook of future sales, and the pros and cons of the pu... Read more

Selling Your Business

By Colin Gabriel | Nov 1, 1998

Advice on preparing to sell your company. Tips include choosing the right type of buyer, avoiding a costly audit, and dealing through brokers and other inter... Read more

The Choice

By Joshua Hyatt | Oct 15, 1998

Today's booming economic market is providing Inc. 500 companies with a wide array of growth options. From selling out to encouraging chaos, here's how they'r... Read more

The Inc. 500 IPO: Does It Pay Off?

By Sally Chicotel | Oct 15, 1998

It's tricky business investing in an Inc. 500 company. Here's a look at how the stocks performed for companies that went public after appearing on the 1988 I... Read more

Business for Sale: Western Credit-Reporting Agency

By Jill Andresky Fraser | Oct 1, 1998

An overview of a credit-reporting agency offered for sale. Includes the price, how the business was valued, the outlook of future sales, and the pros and con... Read more

Business for Sale: Rocky Mountain Hunting Outfitter and Guest Ranch

By Jill Andresky Fraser | Sep 1, 1998

An overview of a big-game-hunting and guest ranch business offered for sale. Includes the price, how the business was valued, the outlook of future sales, an... Read more

Divorce-Proofing Your Company

By Jill Andresky Fraser | Sep 1, 1998

A divorce can destroy your company if you're unprepared. Here are tips on how to protect your business, including how to write a prenuptial, postnuptial, and... Read more

Employee Ownership: The Basics, Tax Strategies Article

By Corey Rosen | Sep 1, 1998

Contemplating employee ownership? Find out what it is and how it works, and look over plan options to help you decide what's best for your company. Read more

Happy Endings

By Jerry Useem | Aug 1, 1998

Considering a business partnership? It's best to start by planning how it will end. Read more

Partners on the Edge

By Jerry Useem | Aug 1, 1998

Brett Cosor and Jeff Studley, co-owners of CPR MultiMedia Solutions, came to dislike each other so much they brought in a marriage counselor to help them thr... Read more

Business for Sale: New England Stained-Glass Window Restorer

By Jill Andresky Fraser | Aug 1, 1998

An overview of a stained-glass window restoration company offered for sale. Includes the price, how the business was valued, the outlook of future sales, and... Read more

Business for Sale: North Carolina Child-Care Center

By Jill Andresky Fraser | Jul 1, 1998

An overview of a child-care center offered for sale. Includes the price, how the business was valued, the outlook of future sales, and the pros and cons of t... Read more

Exotic Auto Venture Is $24-Million Nonstarter

By Jerry Useem | Jun 1, 1998

Harold and Ben Rosen, founders of Rosen Motors, failed to redefine the automobile with their hybrid electric car when major manufacturers rejected their new ... Read more

Business for Sale: Historic Southwestern 'Events House'

By Jill Andresky Fraser | Jun 1, 1998

An overview of a wedding-and-banquet hall offered for sale. Includes the price, how the business was valued, the outlook of future sales, and the pros and co... Read more

Business for Sale: West Coast Equipment-Rental Co.

By Jill Andresky Fraser | May 1, 1998

An overview of an equipment-rental company offered for sale. Includes the price, how the business was valued, the outlook of future sales, and the pros and c... Read more

Taking a Law Firm Public?

By Joshua D. Macht | Apr 28, 1998

Law firms that help their company clients broker public offerings wonder what it would be like to take themselves public. Read more

Obit: Disco Nights End on a Downbeat

By Mike Hofman | Apr 1, 1998

The Transylvania Restaurant in Portland, Oregon closed down after a delayed opening hurt profits and the restaurant's disco night offended its conservative R... Read more

Business for Sale: Mid-Atlantic Internet Service Provider

By Jill Andresky Fraser | Apr 1, 1998

An overview of an Internet service provider offered for sale. Includes the price, how the business was valued, the outlook of future sales, and the pros and ... Read more

Quotes: Consolidation

By Inc. staff | Mar 1, 1998

What entrepreneurs are telling Inc. about consolidation. Read more

Business for Sale: California Nudist Resort

By Jill Andresky Fraser | Mar 1, 1998

An overview of a California nudist resort offered for sale. Includes the price, how the business was valued, the outlook of future sales, and the pros and co... Read more

The American Dream

By Jill Andresky Fraser | Feb 1, 1998

A look at a West coast manufacturer of laminated boards up for sale. Includes price, how the business was valued, the outlook on future sales, and the pros a... Read more