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Now That You’ve Built Your Start, Here’s How to Sell It for Lots of Money
Plan for an M&A from the beginning, and you'll be in better shape than most when acquirers start calling.
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Building a Business
5 Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Sell Your Company
By Boe Hartman
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How to Position Your Business for a Strategic Acquisition
Start early, and don't limit who you will sell to.
By Mark Daoust
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After Crying ‘in a Fetal Position’ Upon the Sale of Her Last Company, This Entrepreneur Keeps Her New Venture Separate From Her Identity
Blindsided by emotion when she gave up her business and broke up her team, Christiane Lemieux learned a valuable lesson about personal distance.
Building a Business
How Curiosity Propelled the Entrepreneur Behind Justin’s to Grow a $100 Million Brand
Justin Gold kept asking himself questions, which led to the founding of his business, new product ideas and finally a $286 million acquisition.
Building a Business
How We Sold Our Company Without Selling Out
The co-founder of family game company Thinkfun on the power of staying true to your core mission.
By Bill Ritchie
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How Going From Owner to Employee Made This Entrepreneur a Better Leader
Rik Nonelle founded Window Genie, grew it for 22 years and then sold it -- but stayed on as president.
By Nina Zipkin
Tech
Who Owns the Data Your Business Uses? Not Knowing Could Hurt the Sale of Your Company.
Data usage comes with limitations.
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Selling Your Business to Your Employees
Learn how to strike a fair deal when selling your business to your employees.
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Selling Your Business to Your Business Partner
Follow these tips for creating a deal to sell your business that both you and your business partner will be satisfied with.
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5 Reasons Panic Is the Worst Reason to Sell Your Online Business
Never sell out of desperation, stress or hard times.
Building a Business
6 Things Big Companies Look for When Buying Your Startup
Buying smaller companies that thrive in their niche is a proven strategy for large companies seeking to jump-start growth.
Building a Business
Here’s How to Sell Your Business for $100 Million-Plus
Andrew Medal chats with friend Wayne Chang about how he sold his latest company to Twitter for more than $100 million.
By Andrew Medal
Business Accounting
The 3 Ts of a Successful Family Business Transfer
Find out how training, transaction and transition can all help smooth the process so each side is pleased with the results.
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6 Things You Must Know When Selling Your Business to a Third Party
Don't second guess your decisions when selling your business. Instead, follow this expert's advice for doing it right.
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5 Insider Tips on Selling Your Startup to Google
A good product with a ready market is a good start but what really helps is if you used to work at Google.
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3 Signs It’s a Smart Time to Sell Your Online Business
Running a company takes one set of skills. Fully capitalizing on beckoning opportunities requires another -- and an awareness of your market.
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Preparing to Exit Your Small Business
Creating a business succession plan is critically important.
By Lisa Stevens
Building a Business
An Essential 9-Point Checklist for any Entrepreneur Looking to Sell an Online Business
Ready to take your foot off the gas? Don't stop your business "vehicle" before you cross the finish line.
By Thomas Smale
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Time to Sell Your Business? You’ll Need Metrics.
Your enthusiasm for what you've built will get buyers excited but they'll need numbers too.
By Mark Daoust
Business Accounting
Need Retirement Money? Selling Your Company Can Help. But First You Need to Plan.
As that renowned philosopher Yogi Berra observed, "If you don't know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else."
Building a Business
Are You a Border Collie, Jack Russell Terrier, Pit Bull or Poodle? Why You Need All Four to Grow Your Six-Figure Business.
Find out if you've got these puppy personalities on your payroll.
By Bella Vasta
Building a Business
3 Steps to Selling Your Business Without Sacrificing Its Soul
Honoring a company's culture in the midst of change should be a priority. Otherwise, an acquisition may fall apart.
Building a Business
What All Entrepreneurs Should Consider Before Selling Their Company
It is a tough decision and one that even if you felt that you made the right choice, you will always be second guessing.
By Russell Ure
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How to Sell Your Company Without Destroying Its Soul
For some, selling their startup is the end game. For this founder, it was just the beginning.
By Neil Grimmer
Business Accounting
Avoid These Financing Mistakes That Kill Business Valuations
Eliminating bad debt will make your company so much more attractive for sale.
By Mark Abell
Building a Business
Expert Advice to Help You Prepare to Sell Your Business
If you know you want to sell your business rather than pass it on to the next generation, these tips will help you do it right.
Business Accounting
Planning to Sell Your Company in a Few Years? You Have Work to Do Now.
Seven steps to getting the price that you want.