Business Accounting
Don’t Sell Your Business Without These 4 Core Advisors — One Saved My Client $1.8 Million
The right team of advisors can make or break your business sale — here's what most owners overlook.
Selling your Business
Building a Business
Sell Your Company When You Least Expect It — How to Properly Scale and Sell Your Business
Many small business owners struggle with expanding without sacrificing quality. Whether you're running a service-based or product-based company, following a few essential steps is key to scaling your business effectively while maintaining consistency.
Business Operations & Logistics
Selling Your Small Business? Here Are 5 Advantages of Passing It Down to Family
Having a succession plan for your small business is just as important as your plan to kickstart it — so who do you want to see running it when you're gone? Here's why you should consider selling it to a family member, and how to navigate the generational handoff if you do.
Building a Business
From Growth to Profitable Exit — Actionable Strategies As You Sell Your Business
As you embrace the exciting shift toward a sale, remember that the most important thing is having a thoughtful transition strategy.
Building a Business
7 Lessons I Learned From Selling a 6-Figure Blogging Business
Here are a few critical lessons from my experience building and selling a successful blogging business.
Human Resources
Don’t Fall For These Tricks: 5 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Selling a Business
With careful planning and attention to detail, you can maximize the value of your business and ensure a smooth transition for all involved parties when you sell your company. Here's how.
Thought Leaders
You Sold Your Business. Now What? Embracing a New Chapter with Care and Purpose
Selling your business is a significant milestone, signifying the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. As you embark on this new journey, here are some tips to approach it.
Thought Leaders
6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Selling Your Business
Answering these questions honestly will help ensure that you get the most value for your life's work.
Thought Leaders
5 Steps to Prepare Future You for Selling Your Online Business
Here are five important steps to prepare you for selling your business.
By Doone Roisin
Building a Business
Starting a Business? You Should Already Be Thinking About Your Exit Strategy. Here’s Why.
Planning for a profitable sale should start even before you open your company.
Thought Leaders
4 Ways to Stay on After Selling Your Business
You don't need to immediately leave after selling your company -- instead, you can transition out more gradually and gracefully.
By Nick McLean
Thought Leaders
How to Expertly Position Your Business for an Exit
Clear objectives, transparency and proactive planning are imperative.
Building a Business
These 4 Factors Will Determine the Biggest Payday of Your Entrepreneurial Career
Selling your business is more achievable than you think when you've set yourself up correctly.
By Joe Valley
Thought Leaders
10 Ways to Negotiate a Higher Purchase Price for Your SaaS Startup
To avoid walking away with less cash, you must develop counter-tactics to preserve or increase your purchase price. Here are 10 negotiation strategies that might help.
Business Accounting
Why Seller Financing Could Save Your Acquisition Deal From Disaster
Although a cash sale is usually preferred, seller financing opens the door to buyers who don't have the funds for a cash purchase. With a bigger buyer pool, you stand a better chance of selling at the right price, at the right time, and to the right buyer.
Building a Business
Don’t Even Think ‘Merger’ Without Taking These 5 Steps First
There are plenty of ways for mergers to fall through, but not all are destined for failure. Follow five steps to prevent any last-minute meltdowns.
Thought Leaders
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.
Business Accounting
The Art of Selecting an Investment Banker
The numbers are important, but your relationship with whom you are crunching the numbers with is even more important.
By Katie May
Building a Business
5 Mistakes to Avoid During Exit Planning
For instance, have you ascertained the exact reason you're selling? Money may be the least of it.
By Thomas Smale
Thought Leaders
The Art of Failing Well
Admitting mistakes is how we stretch and grow. Make the most of these critical learning opportunities.
Building a Business
Just Who, Exactly, Is Best Qualified to Value Your Business?
Prepare to be surprised by the variety of experts to ask and answers to consider when you want to know a reasonable price for what you've built.
By Sam Harrop
Building a Business
Is The Business Broker Working for You or Your Buyer?
Good timing often short-circuits skepticism and due diligence. Before diving in, find out where everyone's interests lie.
By Sam Harrop
Thought Leaders
7 Steps to Qualify Potential Buyers for Your Business
Before getting down to brass tacks, it's crucial to find out who to invest your time in and who's 'just looking.'
By Sam Harrop
Building a Business
5 Strategies to Help You Sell Your SaaS Business
Most entrepreneurs dream of one day being able to exit their businesses, but SaaS businesses are a special challenge.
By Thomas Smale
Building a Business
Here’s Why You Need to Start Preparing Your Business for Sale Today
Preparing your business for sale will give you more options and put you in a better position when the time is right.
By Sam Harrop
Thought Leaders
You Can’t Lead Your Business Forever
Maybe it's now, maybe it's later but eventually you need to think about a transition plan.
By Bob Coen
Business Accounting
The Person Buying Your Business Has 7 Fears Keeping Them Awake
Addressing these fears will help you successfully sell your business.
By Sam Harrop