Selling a Business


A Deal Falls Through

Norm Brodsky's plans change when a deal to sell his company -- again -- falls through

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What's Your Company Worth? Ask an Algorithm.

A start-up called YouNoodle is developing an algorithm that, it claims, can precisely calculate the value of a business.

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A Buyer's Market: What Is Your Business Worth Now?

As part of Inc.'s 2009 guide to business valuations, we look at why now is a great time to buy a business

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Street Smarts: 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.

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The Secret World of Finders

Unlicensed dealmakers are suddenly, uncomfortably, in the spotlight.

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Recent Selling a Business Articles

Google to Acquire AdMob for $750 Million

By Nitasha Tiku |  Nov 9, 2009

The search giant acquires an ad network in the hopes of dominating the mobile market.  Read story

Street Smarts: The Rule of Three

By Norm Brodsky |  Oct 1, 2009

Anticipating the torpedoes that can sink a deal  Read story

Norm Brodsky: Selling My Company (Again)

By Norm Brodsky |  Sep 1, 2009

I thought I cashed out. But then the credit squeeze changed my plans  Read story

Management Advice from Entrepreneur Norm Brodsky

By Norm Brodsky |  Jul 1, 2009

Veteran entrepreneur Norm Brodsky answers readers questions about retirement, selling a business, and more.  Read story

Norm Brodsky: When Negotiating, Always Listen Before You Speak

By Norm Brodsky |  Jun 1, 2009

It pays to find out what the other side is thinking, then adjust your position accordingly  Read story

How to Get a Good Deal on a Lease

By Inc Staff |  May 1, 2009

What it takes to negotiate a commercial lease in a renter's market  Read story

Why I Never Let Employees Negotiate a Raise

By Joel Spolsky |  Apr 1, 2009

At Fog Creek Software, every worker at the same level is paid the same salary. And when one gets a raise, they all do  Read story

Holiday Shoppers Going Online

By Andrew Leigh |  Nov 24, 2008

Web retailers hope to boost sales with free shipping and other deals, Shopzilla says.  Read story

Street Smarts: Secrets of a $110 Million Man

By Norm Brodsky |  Oct 1, 2008

There are no guarantees when it comes to running a business. But the best entrepreneurs I know follow these guidelines.  Read story

Are You Ready to Sell Your Business?

By Andrew Dermont

Take this quiz to see if selling is a good idea -- or a disaster waiting to happen.  Read story