Selling a Business | Page 2

OpenStore gives Shopify owners two interesting options: Sell and walk away with a generous payout, or take a vacation while they do the work.

Selling a business in today's competitive market requires strategic foresight and proactive measures. Here are the most important steps to follow.

Sarah Michelle Boes knew there had to be a better way to prepare for her stress-inducing nurse practitioner's exam — so she created it.

Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, a cherished cultural hub since 1894, is looking for someone to guide it into the future.

There is no one-size-fits-all process for setting up an exit strategy, but after spending years in the franchise world, I would consider these four options when exiting your franchise business.

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.

As you embrace the exciting shift toward a sale, remember that the most important thing is having a thoughtful transition strategy.

Here are a few critical lessons from my experience building and selling a successful blogging 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.

Going from successful to significant requires critical mindset shifts — from income generation to value creation.

You need a plan to ensure you can exit your company when you want to retire or explore other business ventures.

While seemingly straightforward, succession planning for business owners can take several different forms, each with its own set of pros and cons. You need to understand your options when you inevitably sell or pass down your business someday.

When you've put your blood, sweat and tears into building an independent business, it's hard to know if converting to franchise is selling out, or buying into something better. We talked to business owners across industries about how they made the decision, and to franchisors on why they're pursuing the conversion strategy.

Implement these four simple (yet brilliant) tips to forge an exceptional company that investors can't resist.

When I was selling my business, I learned that at any moment, the right shove from the wrong direction might kill my deal. Here's how I made the sale happen.

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.

How to harness culture to maximize private equity investment

It's never too early to start planning to sell your business — in fact, some say you should have an exit strategy planned from day one. But before you do, consider these seven things.

Entrepreneurs looking to sell their business face a myriad of pitfalls. This informal guide helps navigate these challenges and examines the double-edged sword of post-transition employment and non-compete agreements.

Three things must be in your plan to ensure buy-in and ROI with digital transformation.

Even if you're not ready to cash out of an enterprise just yet, there are a number of advantages in always being ready.