Wal-Mart to Acquire Vudu
The deal should revive the fortunes of the once-celebrated start-up while putting Wal-Mart in the race to keep pace with home video technology. Read more
The deal should revive the fortunes of the once-celebrated start-up while putting Wal-Mart in the race to keep pace with home video technology. Read more
In a sweet victory for the ethical ice cream company's founders, Ben & Jerry's corporate parent agrees to make a commitment to use only fair trade-certified ... Read more
A look at some businesses that were put up for sale in 2009 and how they fared. Read more
David Klein, the inventor of Jelly Belly jellybeans, talks about the new film Candyman , which documents his rise and fall. Read more
The deal you put together in 2007 is no longer feasible today. Here's why. Read more
The search giant acquires an ad network in the hopes of dominating the mobile market. Read more
Norm Brodsky's plans change when a deal to sell his company -- again -- falls through Read more
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Aaron Patzer launched Mint.com in 2007. Two years later, Intuit bought the company for $170 million. So how did Patzer do it? View slideshow
I thought I cashed out. But then the credit squeeze changed my plans Read more
Veteran entrepreneur Norm Brodsky answers readers questions about retirement, selling a business, and more. Read more
As part of Inc.'s 2009 guide to business valuations, we look at why now is a great time to buy a business Read more
It pays to find out what the other side is thinking, then adjust your position accordingly Read more
What it takes to negotiate a commercial lease in a renter's market Read more
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 more
A start-up called YouNoodle is developing an algorithm that, it claims, can precisely calculate the value of a business. Read more
Web retailers hope to boost sales with free shipping and other deals, Shopzilla says. Read more
There are no guarantees when it comes to running a business. But the best entrepreneurs I know follow these guidelines. Read more
Take this quiz to see if selling is a good idea -- or a disaster waiting to happen. Read more
How do you know when it's time to sell -- and other questions from our columnist's readers Read more
Sellers of businesses are more or less the same: They're all looking for the best price they can get. Buyers are a little trickier to figure out. Read more
Bill Rasmussen, co-founder of ESPN, on the best time to cash out. Read more
Death and taxes -- the only two sure things in life. And for business owners, the estate tax combines the worst of both worlds. Could a permanent life i... Watch video
Shouting matches. Heavy perspiration. Tequila shots. Is this the future of sales? Staff writer Max Chafkin explains. Watch video
You know, it really is a lot like dating. Whether you're selling your whole company or just a piece of it, here are the rules. Read more
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. Read more
Along with a general agreement about ownership and responsibilities, every business with multiple owners needs a buy-sell agreement. Read more
Tom Stemberg is founder and former CEO of Staples and venture partner at Highland Capital Partners in Lexington, Mass. Read more
Before you try to sell, make sure you know what buyers want. Read more
Unlicensed dealmakers are suddenly, uncomfortably, in the spotlight. Read more
Your goals include managing risk, finding the right professional counsel, and haggling over price. Read more
House Majority Leader Dick Armey shares his tips for negotiation. Read more
There's a right way and a wrong way to sell your business ? and it has a lot to do with emotion. Five counterintuitive ideas will turn up the heat without ra... Read more
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