Buying a Small BusinessJoyce M. Rosenberg 26 Percent More Small Businesses Were Sold in 2017Restaurants and bars accounted for a large portion of the increase over the previous year.
The Playbook01:15 2 Tips on Making the Switch to EntrepreneurshipAmy Simmons, founder of Amy's Ice Cream, talks about how she made the switch from medical school to the ice cream business.
WireLeigh Buchanan How Successful CEOs Really Feel About 2016With an election looming, our annual State of Small Business survey finds even successful entrepreneurs frustrated by regulations and rising health care costs.
Buying a Small BusinessCurtis Kroeker 3 Reasons to Be Optimistic About Business DealsBusiness brokers are upbeat about the future. You should be, too.
The Playbook01:09 John Warrillow: How to Scope Out a Strategic BuyerBuilt to Sell author John Warrillow outlines the differences between a financial buyer and a strategic buyer and which might be the best choice for your company.
Buying a Small BusinessCurtis Kroeker Before You Buy a Business With Your Best Friend, Read ThisFor every Orville and Wilbur, there are resentful partners looking for exits. Here's how to avoid that fate.
E-commerceCurtis Kroeker 5 Major Risks of Buying an Online BusinessMake sure you've evaluated these hazards before signing on the dotted line.
Buying a Small BusinessCurtis Kroeker Now Is the Time to Pounce on a Business DealIt's a good time to buy a business, and sell one, too.
Economic OutlookCurtis Kroeker What Rising Business Values Mean for Your Next MoveThe recent activity in the business-for-sale marketplace is opening up options for exit strategies.
Selling a BusinessJennifer Alsever 3 Hot Industries for Business Buyers and SellersHere's a snapshot of trending transactions on BizBuySell.com.
Selling a BusinessJennifer Alsever What Business Buyers and Sellers Need to KnowAfter fizzling out during the recession, the business-for-sale market is booming. If you're jumping in, consider this advice.
Selling a BusinessCurtis Kroeker It's A Good Time To Sell A Business. And A Good Time To Buy One, TooFor the third quarter in a row, small-business transaction activity is one the rise
WireWill Yakowicz Now Is the Time to Sell Your BusinessIf you've been waiting to sell, the time is ripe. Both buyers and sellers have been plowing back into the market.
Selling a BusinessCurtis Kroeker Seller Financing: How To Make Sure It's Part Of The DealPlenty of business owners are willing to partially finance the sale of their own companies. Here's how to increase the odds that they will
Selling a BusinessCurtis Kroeker Finally, the Seller's Market for Small Businesses is BackAfter years in the doldrums, sales-prices for small companies are on the rise.
Buying a Small BusinessCurtis Kroeker Buy the Small Business That's Right For YouThere are many types of small business opportunities available to ambitious buyers. Here's how to choose the business that is right for you.
Buying a Small BusinessCurtis Kroeker Independent Business or Franchise? How to DecideIt's a question every business buyer faces. Here are five major differences between buying an independent business versus a franchise.
MoneyCurtis Kroeker 5 Best Resources for Small-Business BuyersAlthough buying a small business is a big step, it isn't a step that you have to take alone. Here are several resources that can help you.
Street SmartsNorm Brodsky When Not to Join the Family BusinessYou always face the challenge of keeping your emotions from getting in the way of making sound business decisions. Those emotions are especially strong when you're dealing with family issues.
Family BusinessMayra Jimenez 3 Ways to Plow Through a Rough PatchAs your business grows, so do the challenges you face. Take a look at three simple ways to power through and move on.
Social EntrepreneurshipIssie Lapowsky Can Dr. McDreamy Turn Around a Failing Business?Grey's Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey talks about his new company, Tully's Coffee.
FranchisesCurtis Kroeker Franchise: Buy New or Used?A franchise can be a great on-ramp to small business ownership. Here's how to decide on a new or existing franchise purchase.
WireErik Sherman Top 5 Start-up Acquirers of 2012Large companies spent a collective $84 billion to buy tech start-ups last year. Check out who made the most deals and what motivated them.
Buying a Small BusinessMike Handelsman 5 Must-Ask Questions for Business BuyersLike many business buyers, you likely have some boilerplate questions to ask business sellers, but you may be missing the most important ones.
Buying a Small BusinessKarl Stark and Bill Stewart What Investors Want to Know Before They CommitA Fortune 100 investor outlines what questions he would ask before signing on the dotted line.
Buying a Small BusinessMike Handelsman Why Small Business Sales Have Dried UpWith the economy experiencing slow but steady growth, why is the business-for-sale marketplace still sluggish?
How I Did ItDaniel Wolfman Brooklyn Bowl Founder Peter Shapiro: 'I Would Not Let Go'Peter Shapiro negotiated for two years to land the lease to the Port Chester, New York-theater famous for Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and Pink Floyd concerts.
Buying a Small BusinessMike Handelsman The Election Could Affect the Sale of Your BusinessBefore you vote, take a look at how either candidate could impact your ability to successfully exit your small business.
Get RealJason Fried Start-up Investing: Head Versus HeartOver the years, we've had lots of chances to invest in other businesses. But it never felt right. Until now.
StrategyKarl Stark and Bill Stewart How to Find and Leverage an Investment BankerA good investment banker is more than just a deal-maker; they can also provide important insights about your business and industry.
Buying a Small BusinessDavid Lonsdale Seller's Remorse: How to Avoid ItAfter you sell your company, you'll probably pop open a nice bottle of bubbly and go on a well-deserved vacation. Then what?
Selling a BusinessJohn Warrillow When Happiness Is Not EnoughKeeping employees loyal isn't all about perks. Sometimes, you need to use both carrots and sticks.
Growth Through AcquisitionTim Rice04:06 Dude, How Has Thrillist Grown So Fast?In 2010, Thrillist founders Ben Lerer and Adam Rich knew it was time to diversify their revenue. Here's how they did it.
Public HeroesEric Markowitz Forget IPO. The New Goal? Get AcquiredEconomists might explain the decline in IPOs through market conditions. The start-up and venture capital communities see it differently.
Buying a Small BusinessEd Powers What Private Equity Investors Want: 5 Metrics That MatterInvestors will use these data points to gauge the health of your company. Will you measure up?
Buying a Small Business Entrepreneurs to Watch This Fashion WeekFashion's biggest week means big business for these inspiring companies behind the scenes and on the runways.
Buying a Small BusinessJeff Hoffman Eight Ball, Corner Pocket: Think 6 Steps Ahead of the CompetitionWant explosive growth? Strategize like a world-renowned pool player.
WireJohn McDermott Kickstarter Darling Leaves Backers HangingAfter becoming an Internet sensation, Pebble has 85,000 smartwatch orders to fill ... and won't commit to a ship date.
Buying a Small BusinessKarl Stark and Bill Stewart 2 Reasons to Avoid Venture CapitalMany growth company CEOs believe they need to raise venture capital to achieve success. Here are two reasons to reconsider.
StrategyMargaret Heffernan What Makes Method's Sale to Ecover So Different?Acquisitions often fail. So what makes Method founders Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry believe the sale to Ecover could buck the trend?
Buying a Small BusinessPeter Cohan 6 Vital Decisions You Must Make to SucceedWhat's the difference between those who succeed and those who fail? The answer lies in these six decisions.
PerksJon Burgstone Best & Worst Ways to Spend a FortuneReady to make your first million? Money can buy happiness--if you know the right way to spend it. (Hint: Skip the yacht.)
SalesPaul Spiegelman Sell More by Not Selling at AllFive ways to forge relationships--and close more deals--directly with CEOs.
WireBill Murphy Jr. Put a Price on Anything: 5 TipsWho'd put a price tag on the White House? Truth is, you can figure out a fair market value of just about anything. Try it with these tips.
Street SmartsNorm Brodsky Buying a Business? Expect the UnexpectedIf you're considering buying a business, consider veteran entrepreneur Norm Brodsky's advice first.
Growth Through AcquisitionJessica Stillman How an Acquisition is Like a RomanceVeteran entrepreneurs explain the realities of successfully negotiating the sale of a business. Turns out, many of them feel it's a lot like dating.
LeadMichael Lazerow Why I Have Sex With My Co-founderYour relationship with your founding partner is as intense as a marriage. So choose your partner as carefully as you'd choose a spouse.
StrategyVanessa Merit Nornberg Get the Most Out of Sales: 3 Smart WaysSales is not about you or your pitch. It's about listening and responding to what your customer is asking for. Here's how.
HiringMarla Tabaka Make Your Message Go ViralCan you actually engineer buzz? Master the winning combination that can make your marketing message take off.
WireErik Sherman Is Instagram Really Worth $1 Billion?The start-up may have pulled down a huge payday, but that doesn't mean it was worth it. | Plus: 3 Reasons Facebook Paid Up |
WireJon Burgstone After Instagram: What Should Google Do?In the wake of the Facebook-Instagram deal, Google needs to do something bold to stay relevant. Here's one suggestion.
WireNicole Carter 3 Things to Know About the $1 Billion Facebook Deal for InstagramDeal of the year? The scrappy photo-sharing app just raised $50 million in funding--but now it's been acquired outright.
Street SmartsNorm Brodsky Do You Need a Business Broker?When buying a business, what's the going rate for hiring a broker, and who is responsible for paying it?
Selling a BusinessCourtney Rubin Sales of Small Businesses Rose in 2011BizBuySell report reveals that, gradually, it's becoming a good time to be a seller.
Serial EntrepreneursEric Markowitz My $750 Million 'Mistake'Serial entrepreneur Wences Casares has more than a billion dollars in start-up exits. But he's not so proud of his biggest company sale.