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
Selling a Business
After You Sell, What's Next?
You're selling your small business for a reason, but your buyer may have other plans for you. Read more
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
Convert Customer Loyalty 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
Building a Small Business You Can Sell
Here's how to build a small business you can sell--even if your exit is still years away. 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
Shazi Visram: I Was Approached By My Dream Acquirer
The CEO of Happy Family talks about the recent acquisition by Danone, the company's future, and what it means for her role. Read more
Danone Acquires Happy Family
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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?
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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
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
Really! Treat Everyday Like It's Tax Season
Sooner or later, prospective buyers will need to verify your company's financials--and that's when the time and effort you invest in good bookkeeping starts ... Read more
Fisker: Better Off Without Its Founder?
Henrik Fisker resigned Wednesday from the electric vehicle company he started. Can Fisker Automotive bounce back without him? Read more
What If Your Gut Is (Gasp!) Wrong?
Chip and Dan Heath, authors of Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work , on how to make better executive decisions 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 l... Read more
