How to Sell a Business

Selling your business is one of the most important things you'll ever do. Unlike most business decisions, you'll only do this once so it's got to be done right. (9 articles)

Exit strategies range from going public to selling to family members to selling out to the competition. We take a look at the many exit strategy options you can consider. (8 articles)

Using business brokers to sell a business is a great way to increase your odds of successfully selling a company. These articles will give you an edge by explaining how to choose a good business broker and how to work effectively with a business broker. (7 articles)

Investment bankers will gladly help you sell a company, but the investment banking fees can be substantial. We take a look at the role that investment banks play in helping business owners to pursue their exit strategies. (6 articles)

Your business will sell when it's ready, not when you are ready. Here's everything you need to know about preparing a business for sale. (10 articles)

Once you've prepared your business for sale, it's time to start attracting potential business acquirers. Here are a few tricks of the trade that will help you attract qualified business buyers. (6 articles)

After you get a serious prospective buyer on the hook, it's time for due diligence. Here's what you need to know about due dilgence when selling a business. (7 articles)

Looking for advice on negotiating and closing a business sale? We explain the nuances of business-for-sale negotiations and give you an idea of what you can expect from a business sale closing. (6 articles)

Selling a business with seller financing will greatly improve your odds of successfully exiting a business. But make sure you fully understand the process before you issue a sellers note to help close the deal. (3 articles)

Exit planning is the most important thing that business owners forget to do. Given the importance of exit planning, it's amazing how many entrepreneurs wait until it's too late to put a viable business transition plan in place. (6 articles)

We've got the latest trends in business sales. If you want to know what's happening in the business-for-sale market and get access to business-for-sale statistics, you've come to the right place! (7 articles)

These articles offer advice that is tailored to selling specific business types. If you need advice on selling a type of business that we haven't yet addressed, let us know. (6 articles)