Buying a Business: Page 6
Google to Buy Social Mapping Startup Waze
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
A new lawsuit by HP shareholders highlights the need to do due diligence when buying a company.
Franchise Forecast Continues Strong for 2013
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
The buy-build-sell strategy is spreading thanks to a few high-profile successes. Here's how it works.
A Fix-and-Flip Business-Buying Checklist
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
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
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
Is a smooth transition possible when acquiring a business?
How to Buy a Business
A business matchmaker on how to size up a company for sale.