Attracting Potential Business Acquirers

Many new business-for-sale marketplaces such as BizBuySell.com now make it easy to sell businesses online. Here are a few considerations to contemplate as you prepare to list your business for sale with one of these online services.

What does it take to attract business acquirers to buy my business? If that's on your mind, you might be surprised to learn that changing your company name could be a smart move.

Business brokers and investment banks use services like Hoover's, D&B, and Experian to create lists of acquisition targets for clients. So what can you do to make sure your firm is on their list?

If you wanted to acquire a company like yours, how would you go about finding it? It turns out that trade association directories are a common way for buyers to identify potential acquisition candidates.

Word of mouth plays a big role in attracting acquirers. Here are a few tips on how to let the world know that you might be willing to sell your company.

Getting written up in industry trade association publications and other media outlets is a great way to attract new customers. It can also be a great way to attract somebody who might be interesting in buying your company.