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Building a Business

Digitally Sold: The Logistics of Transferring Your Online Business

Instead of handing over keys to a building, you're transferring account passwords, intellectual property and domain names.

By Mark Daoust

Business Accounting

6 Factors in Taking Over an Existing Business

By Jared Hecht

Building a Business

Know When and How to Sell Your Business

By Andrea Murad

Building a Business

Now Is the Time to Think About Your Small-Business Succession Plan

By Stephen Sheinbaum

Building a Business

The 6 Types of Buyers for Your Business

Educating yourself on each buyer type is one of the first steps in beginning to plan the sale of your company.

By Peter Lehrman

Building a Business

Use Make-a-Will Month to Plan Your Small-Business Exit Strategy

Your business plan should also take into consideration what happens when you are no longer here.

By Susan Solovic

Building a Business

Here Are 6 Considerations When You’re Thinking of Selling Your Business

Incredible opportunity, both personal and professional, can come from a sale. But you've also got to be prepared for what lies ahead.

By Nellie Akalp

Business News

This Guy Sold His Startup for $575 Million in Cash — And Gets to Keep Every Penny

Here's how he did it.

By Maya Kosoff

Business News

Twinkies Maker Hostess Brands Shelves Sale for IPO

The move underscores the growth prospects of Hostess as well as its quick turnaround.

By Reuters

Building a Business

3 Reasons You Should Sell Your Business

Owners who ponder over selling their business do not always do so out of financial desperation or trouble but usually because they are looking for the next opportunity.

By Pamela Wasley

Building a Business

How Do You Make Your Business Sale-Ready From the Beginning?

Even if you're just starting out, it may be smart to start planning for that big day. Here are three considerations.

By Steve Cook

Business News

Yelp Might Be Exploring a Sale

The consumer review website has put itself on the block for as much as $3.5 billion, one report says.

By Reuters

Building a Business

3 Situations Where It Makes Sense to Sell a Part of Your Business

Bringing in a partner or investors could lead to significant growth.

By Doug and Polly White

Business News

HP to Sell Image-Sharing Service Snapfish

The company is being sold to District Photo for an undisclosed sum.

By Reuters

Business Accounting

7 Calculations to Consider to Retire Comfortably

First, figure out your number. Then determine how much you need to sell your business for to reach it.

By Doug and Polly White

Thought Leaders

4 Ways to Build the Mental Fortitude Needed to Transition From Your Business

When it's time to walk away, you must figure out your options and prepare yourself for a big chance.

By Stacy Feiner

Building a Business

Looking to Sell Your Business? Think About it Like This.

Keep negotiations moving, employees productive and leaders focused while moving your company to the next phase.

By Omri Moran

Building a Business

The 2 Major Drivers of Company Valuation

Entrepreneurs should look to the future and create competition to get the best price for their business.

By Peter Lehrman

Building a Business

9 Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring a Business Broker

Hiring the wrong broker can be the difference between not selling at all and selling for a price you are satisfied with.

By Thomas Smale

Building a Business

Prepare for the Sale of a Business in 6 Steps

To potentially maximize the value of a deal and protect your assets, put a strategic plan in place before any papers are signed.

By Mary Martuscelli

Building a Business

A Glitter Bomb? 3 Critical Questions the Buyer of ShipYourEnemiesGlitter Should Have Asked.

Did the buyer of the viral website waste his money? Due Diligence would have helped.

By Thomas Smale

Building a Business

6 Things You Must Know Before Selling Your Business

Getting it wrong before you start can ruin any hopes of a sale and can mean many months of your time wasted.

By Thomas Smale

Business Accounting

5 Things Business Owners Should Keep in Mind With Succession Planning

Being properly prepared puts the company leader in the best vantage point even if a sale is not immediately on the horizon.

By Michelle Brennan Hall

Building a Business

Cut Through the Complexity of Selling Your Company

Ensure that personal-wealth planning does not take a backseat to the business transaction.

By Michael J. Montgomery and James R. Cody

Building a Business

The Key to Maximizing Return When Selling a Business

Given that many owners regret a company's sale, strive to maximize your personal and financial objectives.

By Tensie Homan

Building a Business

Why You Should Sell Your Business to an MBA

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

By Peter Lehrman

Buying a Franchise

Once Purchased for $92 Million, This Seafood Restaurant Just Sold for a Fraction of That

In 2008, Ruth's Hospitality Group bought Mitchell's Fish Market for $92 million. Then, the recession hit.

By Kate Taylor

Buying a Franchise

Why It’s Key for Franchisees to Have an Exit Strategy

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

By Joel Hall

Building a Business

5 Things You Need to Do Before Selling Your Company

Taking care of a few key matters will help you get the most out of your business.

By Joe Worth

Business Accounting

7 Questions for Your Investment Banker

Seeking capital for your startup? Here's what to inquire of a potential fundraiser.

By Ryan Caldbeck