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Structuring an Earn-out


Recent Structuring an Earn-out Articles

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


Inside the Mind of a Billion-Dollar Acquirer

Thinking about entering an earn-out agreement? Here's an insider's look into what perks and challenges may lie ahead.  Read more


How to Structure an Earn-out

When there's a valuation difference between what a buyer thinks a business is worth and what the seller expects to profit, an earn-out can bridge that gap. H...  Read more


Management Advice from Entrepreneur Norm Brodsky

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


Ask Bill Rasmussen

Bill Rasmussen, co-founder of ESPN, on the best time to cash out.  Read more


How to Strike a Great Deal

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


How To Write a Buy-Sell Agreement

Along with a general agreement about ownership and responsibilities, every business with multiple owners needs a buy-sell agreement.  Read more


Selling Smart When Selling Off

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


Buy-Sell Ageements: Does Yours Still Make Sense?

A lawyer offers tips on how to ensure you make the most out of your buy-sell agreement and protect your heirs.  Read more


Using Earn-out Agreements

Earn-outs can be structure any number of ways. Here are some options.  Read more