Selling your Business

Business Process

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.

Growing 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.

Starting 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.

Management

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.

Leadership

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.

Leadership

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.

Leadership

5 Steps to Prepare Future You for Selling Your Online Business

Here are five important steps to prepare you for selling your business.

Growing 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.

Leadership

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.

Thought Leaders

How to Expertly Position Your Business for an Exit

Clear objectives, transparency and proactive planning are imperative.

Growing 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.

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.

Money & Finance

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.

Growing 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.