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Transitioning to a New Owner



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The Rule of Three

Anticipating the torpedoes that can sink a deal  Read more


Passing It On [Audio]

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


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


Recruiting Top Talent, One by One

As Good Catalog Co. grew, CEO Barb Todd carefully enhanced the compensation package to attract key managers.  Read more


When Sellers Can Help

Buyers of a business arrange the financing with the sellers.  Read more


'Unwinds' Can Protect Your Earn-out Deal

Using unwind agreements and earn-out deals when selling a company.  Read more


Cashing In Without Cashing Out

A growing number of owners are selling their companies to venture capitalists -- without giving up a controlling interest  Read more


Tender Offers

Charles Leighton's approach to managing acquisitions is enough to make even the most independent private business owner want to be bought.  Read more


Preselling The Company

The acquisition of Forefront was arranged and the dowry was set before the company was even born.  Read more


Strength In Numbers

Strength In Numbers. Joseph Kahn's article was outstanding.  Read more