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What to Look for in a Seller


Recent What to Look for in a Seller Articles

The $750 Million 'Mistake'

Wences Casares, the Argentina-born serial entrepreneur with more than a billion dollars in start-up exits, is not exactly proud of his biggest company sale. ...  Read more


Ben & Jerry's Fair Trade Fanfare Belies Struggle With Corporate Parent

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


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


It's All About Trust

Confronted with the offer of a lifetime, our columnist concludes it's time to sell. Part 5 of a series .  Read more


Tom Stemberg on Selling a Small Business

Tom Stemberg is founder and former CEO of Staples and venture partner at Highland Capital Partners in Lexington, Mass.  Read more


More to It Than Numbers

Arriving at a sales price for your small business isn't as easy as it might seem.  Read more


When Sellers Can Help

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