Selling a Business

If you are selling your small business, your employees may fear what's in store for them. Follow these six tips to make the transition smooth for everyone.

An expert in business valuation shares his tips on selling a small business and explains what you'll need to do to get a fair deal.

Many entrepreneurs choose to stick around even after they sell their companies. And at least some of them wish they hadn't.

In the last decade several states have enacted laws that require "related" corporate groups to report their combined corporate income in a single return. These rules, which seek to increase state corporate tax...

With credit as tight as it is these days, seller financing is likely the quickest, most profitable way to exit your small business.

Every Angel is also a Shark. Here's a look at how different investors can eat you alive, with a killer example from a recent episode of "Shark Tank."

As your business grows and changes, you may need to update the way it's structured, from an LLC to a corporation, for example. The transition doesn't have to be difficult.

There's a lot of hype surrounding the use of LLCs to organize a small business. Here are the facts you need to know before you decide.

Here are some issues to consider when you go through the due diligence process prior to buying a small business.

Want to bring a partner into your small business? Here's what you need to know about creating an effective, legally sound partnership agreement.

Buying a new business can be a lucrative opportunity, but also a risky one. Here's how to ensure that you make the best possible purchase decision.

A private equity group can bring the expertise and financial backing you need to fuel almost unlimited growth, or allow you to exit in style.

I was asked the other day for a good book on selling your business. Like many aspects of selling businesses, the recommendation really depends on the size of the business. Here are a...