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.
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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.
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.
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.
Business News
When to Kiss Your Startup Goodbye
Conventional wisdom says entrepreneurs should never give up. But after much reflection, I realized this was wrong.
By Rahim Fazal
Business Accounting
When Selecting a Buyer for Your Business, Don’t Just Consider Price
Many variables enter the equation for a successful sale of a company. These are the key factors to weigh before you accept an offer and hand over the keys.
By Tensie Homan
Business Accounting
Negotiate Like a Pro — 7 Techniques When Selling Your Company
The high stakes make this type of transaction entirely unique. Know how to proceed wisely.
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
I Gave My Business Away. Here Are 3 Reasons Why.
Would you simply give your business away instead of selling it for a profit?
By Simon Cohen
Business Accounting
Sell Losses at Your Failed Company for Cash. Take Full Advantage of Tax Credits.
You worked hard to build your business. Realize all the fruits of your labor when it comes time to file your return.
By Cameron Keng
Business Accounting
A Mindset Tune-Up for a Profitable Exit Strategy
Some simple shifts in thinking can help you attract buyers and move toward a profitable deal.
By Carol Roth
Business Accounting
Selling Your Business at Your Price
No matter what valuation method you choose, plan your exit strategy for your company far in advance.
By Jesse Torres
Business Accounting
3 Reasons It May Be Time to Sell Your Business
An inside look at the decision to move on.
Building a Business
Maximize the Price of Your Business by Finding a Strategic Buyer
Here are 3 steps to take to find a buyer that's right, and most profitable, for you.
Building a Business
Time Warner Cable Says No Thanks to Charter’s $61 Billion Bid
Charter Communications hoped to purchase Time Warner Cable for $61.3 billion, or $132.50 a share, but the 'grossly inadequate' bid was rejected.
Building a Business
Facebook Buys Social Startup Branch to Spearhead New ‘Conversations’ Group
Facebook has snapped up Branch for a reported $15 million and appointed the Branch team to run its new Conversations group in New York.
By Nina Zipkin
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.
Building a Business
Why Box’s Co-founder Turned Down a $550 Million Offer That Would Have Made Him ‘Phenomenally Wealthy’ At 26
Take all that cash? Nope. Entrepreneur Aaron Levie had bigger plans.
Business News
Is Snapchat’s Co-Founder Completely Crazy for Turning Down $3 Billion From Facebook?
Take our poll and let us know what you think.
By Jason Fell
Business News
This Is the 23-Year-Old Entrepreneur Who Just Turned Down $3 Billion From Facebook
We may never know why Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel turned down the mega-offer, but here's what we do know about him.
By Jason Fell
Building a Business
BlackBerry Takeover Bid Falls Apart, CEO to Depart
Unable to raise the necessary funds, investment firm Fairfax Financial Holdings will invest only $1 billion as Thorsten Heins leaves the troubled tech company.
Business News
14 Early Startup Execs Who Missed Out on Making Millions
While many founders, executives and investors are raking in fortunes on their startups, these people have missed out big time.
By Kyle Russell
Business Accounting
How to Choose The Right Investment Banker to Sell Your Business
Trusting someone to sell your business is no small matter. Here are three ways to make sure you're hiring the best person for the job.
By Jay Turo