Thought Leaders
I Gave My Business Away. Here Are 3 Reasons Why.
Would you simply give your business away instead of selling it for a profit?
By Simon Cohen
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Building a Business
The Ethics Coach on Exit Strategy Etiquette
The do's and don't of handling exit strategies and partnerships that have gone sour.
By Gael O'Brien
Thought Leaders
U.K. Dad Decides to Give Away His Startup
This entrepreneur isn't interested in selling his startup. His exit strategy is to simply give the business away.
By Jason Fell
Building a Business
Silicon Valley VCs Are More Confident Than They’ve Been in Years
Confidence among West Coast startup investors has reached a level not seen since 2007. For some VCs, though, the level of excitement is something to be cautious about.
Business Accounting
How to Choose The Right Investment Banker to Sell Your Business
Trusting someone to sell your business is no small matter. Here are three ways to make sure you're hiring the best person for the job.
By Jay Turo
Building a Business
Why You Should Start Preparing Your Ultimate Exit Strategy Now
You don't want your family to fight after you're gone, and you don't want the IRS to claim more than is necessary during the transition. Here are a few basics rules of thumb for creating a succession plan.
By J.D. Roth
Building a Business
10 Questions to Ask if You Want to Create a Winning Business Plan
Throw out everything you know about a business plan. These are the questions you need to ask to sell your idea to investors.
Business News
Can Tumblr Survive Yahoo’s Buyout? A Look at Four Failed Startup Acquisitions
While Yahoo's acquisition of Tumblr may be on the minds of many young entrepreneurs these days, keep in mind not all buyouts are successful.
By Adam Toren
Building a Business
Founders Fund’s Geoff Lewis on Getting Acquired, on Your Terms
Yahoo's $1.1 billion acquisition of Tumblr shines a lot on the elusive topic of planning an exit strategy.
Building a Business
4 Tips for Creating an Exit Strategy for Your Startup
Social entrepreneur and educator Steve Mariotti on the importance of forecasting your long-term plans from the start.
Thought Leaders
Critical Lessons from 5 Common Startup Mistakes
How to find inspiration in your failure, learn from your mistakes and come out better on the other side.
By Lewis Howes
Thought Leaders
Your Business Without You: 4 Steps to Finding Your Successor
What you need to do now to ensure leadership continuity in your business.
By Gwen Moran
Marketing
How to Build Your Business to Attract Buyers
Creating a business with the intent to sell demands forward-looking thinkingfrom the very beginning.
By Ann C. Logue
Building a Business
How to Properly Close Your Business
Remember to take care of these five things when if you have to go out of business.
Business Accounting
Would You Sell Your Startup Right Now If I Gave You $600,000?
Few business owners expect to get a fat buyout offer while their startup is still on the launch pad. Here's what one business owner did when confronted with an offer.
By Carol Tice
Building a Business
Could Your Business Survive Without You?
Seventy-five percent of small-business owners have no real succession plan -- a potential recipe for disaster. This entrepreneur's accidental fate tells a cautionary tale.
Building a Business
How to Sell Your Company — And Not Let the Door Hit You on the Way Out
Consider these three tips to develop an exit strategy for your business.
By Sam Hogg
Business News
Five Smart Exit Strategies
When you're ready to hand over the reigns, here are your options.
Building a Business
The Two Worst Pitching Mistakes
Understanding the medium and the context is key to making a compelling pitch.
By Tim Berry
Building a Business
Plan Your Exit Strategy
A guide to building an exit strategy into your business from the start.
Building a Business
Sell Your Company With Savvy
Are you coming off as too desperate to sell your company?
Building a Business
Your 10-Year Exit Strategy
If you're looking toward retirement, plan ahead and sell when business is booming.
Business Accounting
What’s Your Exit Strategy?
The right strategy will likely take care of itself at the appropriate time.
By Brad Feld
Building a Business
Avoid These 7 Partnership Killers
Pitfalls abound when entrepreneurs decide to become partners. Know what they are ahead of time so you can set up guidelines that allow people to walk away if things go wrong.
By Brad Sugars
Building a Business
The End of a Business Partnership
Whether you're in the honeymoon phase or on the verge of divorce, these strategies will help your company survive the storms of business partnerships.