Building a Business
Is Now the Right Time to Buy or Sell a Business? (Infographic)
The data below might provide some insight.
By Carly Okyle
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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
Building a Business
7 Reasons Why Your Business Will Never Be Acquired and What You Can Do About It (Infographic)
Luckily, these issues are all factors business owners can control.
By Mark Daoust
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
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.
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
Ramping Up the Curb Appeal as You Plan to Sell Your Business
Do a thorough inventory of such things as the company's brand assets and messaging to assure the highest value upon a transition in ownership.
By Aaron Keller
Thought Leaders
U.K. Dad Decides to Give Away His Startup
This entrepreneur isn't interested in selling his startup. His exit strategy is to simply give the business away.
By Jason Fell
Business Accounting
Time to Get Out? Why Now is a Good Time to Sell Your Business.
High stock prices, low interest rates and years of profitability make this year an attractive for an exit strategy.
Building a Business
How to Sell Your Business for Top Dollar in 2014
2014 looks like it's going to be a seller's market for small businesses, so here are five tips to help you know what you're worth.
Business News
Can Tumblr Survive Yahoo’s Buyout? A Look at Four Failed Startup Acquisitions
While Yahoo's acquisition of Tumblr may be on the minds of many young entrepreneurs these days, keep in mind not all buyouts are successful.
By Adam Toren
Building a Business
10 Questions to Ask Before Selling Your Business
Selling a business should never be a spur-of-the-moment decision. Here's what you need to think about to figure it out.
By Lisa Girard
Building a Business
Start Now to Prepare to Sell Your Business This Year
Lots of businesses have changed hands in the past several years, but plenty of money is still sitting on the sidelines. How to make a good deal.
By Brad Sugars
Building a Business
Selling Your Business? How to Get the Most for It
Check out these five recommendations on making a graceful exit.
Building a Business
4 Things to Do Before You Sell Your Business
Sales of small businesses rose in 2012 and are expected to increase in the new year. Here's what you should do to prepare to sell.
Building a Business
How Instagram Went From Idea to $1 Billion in Less Than Two Years
Here's a quick history of the meteoric rise of the popular file-sharing app, which is being acquired by Facebook despite its absence of revenue.
By Jason Fell
Business News
Instagram Founders Agree to Facebook Buyout
The popular photo sharing app will likely be acquired for $1 billion, reports say.
By Jason Fell
Building a Business
Three Questions to Ask Potential Acquirers
Being well-informed about potential acquirers doesn't require a crystal ball, but it can help fund your future.
By Sam Hogg
Business Accounting
Do Entrepreneurs Make Their Own Luck — Or Not?
Some entrepreneurs find themselves in the right place at the right time. In business, as in anything, some people have all the luck.
By Sam Hogg
Building a Business
How to Negotiate a Noncompete Agreement
Selling your business? You may have to sign a noncompete. Here's how to negotiate the best terms.
Building a Business
Noncompete Expired, a Serial Entrepreneur Seeks Repeat Success
If you're thinking of selling your company, before you sign a noncompete agreement, consider the journey of a gelato pioneer.
Building a Business
How to Sell Your Company — And Not Let the Door Hit You on the Way Out
Consider these three tips to develop an exit strategy for your business.
By Sam Hogg
Building a Business
Three Reasons a Buyer Might Pay More for Your Business
Before you decide to put your business up on the block, make sure you fully understand how much what you're offering is worth to buyers.
By Sam Hogg
Building a Business
Will Today’s Entrepreneurs Ever Retire?
Is your retirement plan to simply keep working until you drop? If so, you're not alone.
By Carol Tice
Thought Leaders
Are Younger Entrepreneurs Sellouts?
While a new study says Millennials are twice as likely to sell their business, here are a few reasons older entrepreneurs can be willing to sell, too.
By Carol Tice
Business Operations & Logistics
Tips to Consider When You’re Ready to Sell
HARO founder Peter Shankman shares insight from the sale of his business.