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One entrepreneur explains how he came to the difficult decision to step away and leave the company he loves and helped to build.

Search funds can be a strategic option for business owners looking for an exit.

You may not realize it when you buy a franchise, but franchising is a journey. And, every journey must eventually come to an end.

When you meet a potential partner your personalities may click and your goals may be identical, but to have a successful relationship, clarity is key.

There is only so much an investor can due to reduce risk, so be sure to do all of it.

Some simple shifts in thinking can help you attract buyers and move toward a profitable deal.

No matter what valuation method you choose, plan your exit strategy for your company far in advance.

Learn from the mistakes failed dotcom businesses made so you don't make the same errors when starting your e-business.

The do's and don't of handling exit strategies and partnerships that have gone sour.

Here are 3 steps to take to find a buyer that's right, and most profitable, for you.

This entrepreneur isn't interested in selling his startup. His exit strategy is to simply give the business away.

High stock prices, low interest rates and years of profitability make this year an attractive for an exit strategy.

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.

Early-stage venture capital investor Mo Koyfman of Spark Capital talks dollar bills and IPOs, among other weighty topics.

YE's Antonio Neves sat down with the entrepreneur, who in 2010 after just four short days in business sold the personal-homepage site to AOL. Conrad talks about the blockbuster exit and why he decided to take About.me back.

Social entrepreneur and educator Steve Mariotti on the importance of forecasting your long-term plans from the start.

How to find inspiration in your failure, learn from your mistakes and come out better on the other side.

Creating a business with the intent to sell demands forward-looking thinkingfrom the very beginning.

Consider these three tips to develop an exit strategy for your business.

The billionaire tech entrepreneur offers his best advice from hiring passionate employees to never hiring a PR firm.

When you're ready to hand over the reigns, here are your options.