No. 1 Reason Acquisitions Fail
Too often company executives driven by expanding their empire or blinded by a "quick fix" for entering a new market end up in an overpriced deal. Read more
Understanding Business Valuations
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The 2010 Business Valuation Guide
Are you looking to buy or sell a business? Here's what you need to know about private company business valuations. Read more
A Stagnant Market
Business valuations have remained frozen in time for the past nine quarters. Are there any signs that that will change in 2011? Read more
How Much Is Your Company Worth?
This chart shows how much businesses are selling for in 131 industries. Where does your business fit in? Read more
Making Your Business Sellable 
Serial entrepreneur John Warrillow answers reader questions on how to build value in your business. Watch video
How to Find Out What Your Business Is Really Worth
Whether you want to sell or not, it’s natural to wonder what your business could fetch on the market. Entrepreneur John Warrillow offers up some resources. Read more
Squeezing the Best Valuation Out of a Buyer
Getting the highest valuation for your business means negotiating for more than just the multiple. Read more
A Buyer's Market: What Is Your Business Worth Now?
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
A New Way to Cash Out
Private companies or their employees now have a new way to sell shares Read more
What's Your Company Worth? Ask an Algorithm.
A start-up called YouNoodle is developing an algorithm that, it claims, can precisely calculate the value of a business. Read more
Secrets of a $110 Million Man
There are no guarantees when it comes to running a business. But the best entrepreneurs I know follow these guidelines. Read more
Jamba Juice Sold for $265 Million
Investors cited the former Inc. 500 company’s strong potential for continued growth. Read more
Get the Number You Want
The balance sheet doesn't tell the whole story. A successful valuation takes into account lots of intangibles--and they can add up. Here are five ways to boo... Read more
What's Your Business Really Worth?
Before you try to sell, make sure you know what buyers want. Read more
Valuations 2004: What's Your Company Worth Now?
How, and by whom, valuations are established. Read more
Valuations 1997: What's Your Company Worth Now?
It could be time for a corporate valuation. A guide to when valuations are necessary and what to expect. Read more
The IRS Wants to Know: What's Your Business Worth?
The IRS will want to know, and you should know how they'll figure it out. Revenue Ruling 59-60 has the answers. Read more
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