What to Look for in a Seller

When Sellers Can Help

Buyers of a business arrange the financing with the sellers.

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

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By Tom Stemberg | Feb 1, 2006

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

By Carole Matthews | Jul 1, 2003

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