Buying a business
BY Alyson Shontell
The tech giant already is already a leader in maps, but here's why the billion-dollar acquisition can make sense. Google to Buy Social Mapping Startup Waze
BY Ben Weitzenkorn
Acquiring the real-time traffic and navigation app to help Google stay competitive in mobile mapping. Hewlett-Packard in Hot Water Again Over Botched Acquisition
BY Brian Patrick Eha
A new lawsuit by HP shareholders highlights the need to do due diligence when buying a company. Franchise Forecast Continues Strong for 2013
BY Catherine Clifford
The number of franchise establishments in the U.S. is expected to grow by 1.3 percent this year. Business-Buying Search Funds Gain Momentum
BY Kyle Stock
The buy-build-sell strategy is spreading thanks to a few high-profile successes. Here's how it works. 10 Questions You Must Ask Before Buying a Business
BY Jane Porter
Doing your due diligence before buying a company will earn you bargaining power and help you avoid unforeseen problems. Here's what you need to know. A Fix-and-Flip Business-Buying Checklist
BY Brad Sugars
Plenty of business owners are looking to sell their businesses. Consider these seven points before writing your check. How I Did It: From Defense Contractor to B&B Owner
BY Elizabeth Pope
Here's how a stressed-out executive became an innkeeper -- and why she's glad she made the change. A New Reason to Buy an Existing Online Business
BY Matthew Toren
Like Facebook's acquisition of Instagram, buying an existing web business can supply top talent and product innovations. It can also provide customers and that vital social-media presence on day one. How Business Buyers Can Plan for a Successful Transition
BY Jenna Schnuer
Is a smooth transition possible when acquiring a business? 