Selling a Business




Recent Selling a Business Articles

Sales of Small Businesses Rose in 2011

BizBuySell report reveals that, gradually, it's becoming a good time to be a seller.  Read more


Negotiation: Why Sometimes Failure Is the Best Outcome

Negotiating is not about sealing the deal, but framing the optimal relationship. Sometimes that's impossible.  Read more


The $750 Million 'Mistake'

Wences Casares, the Argentina-born serial entrepreneur with more than a billion dollars in start-up exits, is not exactly proud of his biggest company sale. ...  Read more


The Secret Dealbreaker

Entrepreneurs are famous for the passion they pour into their businesses. But when it comes to finance and dealmaking, that's not always a good thing.  Read more


The CEO vs. the Shareholder

Author John Warrillow explains the perks of keeping your role as both CEO and a shareholder separate in your mind -and in everyone else's.  Read more


7 Reasons to Sell Now

If you feel like a gambler at a blackjack table with everything riding on the outcome of one hand, it may be the right time to take a few chips off the table.  Read more


Caution: Do Not Poke the Giant

In hindsight, would Groupon have been better off selling to Google than competing with Google Offers? What lessons can business owners learn from this cautio...  Read more


The Don't-Do Lists

Don't underestimate the importance of what not to do in certain situations. Here, we compiled a list of 14 scenarios and asked business leaders and experts f...  Read more


Why Learning to Tell Jokes Is Good for Business

Good comedians are usually good presenters. So can doing stand-up help close the deal?  Read more


Would You Turn Down a $100 Million Buyout Offer?

Entrepreneur (and former Facebook employee) Dave Morin did. Here's why. Plus: some Facebook myths debunked.  Read more