Convert Customer Loyalty Into Cash
You've worked hard to build your company's reputation in the local community. Convert that goodwill to real value as you prepare to sell your business. Read more
Buying a Small Business
Why Small Business Sales Have Dried Up
With the economy experiencing slow but steady growth, why is the business-for-sale marketplace still sluggish? Read more
The Election Could Affect the Sale of Your Business
Before you vote, take a look at how either candidate could impact your ability to successfully exit your small business. Read more
Start-up Investing: Head Versus Heart
Over the years, we've had lots of chances to invest in other businesses. But it never felt right. Until now. Read more
Seller's Remorse: How to Avoid It
After you sell your company, you'll probably pop open a nice bottle of bubbly and go on a well-deserved vacation. Then what? Read more
Buying a Small Business topics:
- How to Find a Business to Buy
- Assembling a Team to Buy a Business
- Understanding Business Valuations
- Financing a Purchase
Recent Buying a Small Business Articles
How to Think Globally
Business smarts are not enough. The best global leaders are also political gurus and experts in dealing with the nonrational. Read more
Building a Small Business You Can Sell
Here's how to build a small business you can sell--even if your exit is still years away. Read more
Demystifying Small Business Valuation
A successful small business sale begins with a solid grasp of business valuation. Here's what you need to know to set your company at the right price. Read more
JJ Ramberg: Promote Your Company Creatively 
JJ Ramberg, host of MSNBC's Your Business describes how one small business owner differentiated--and landed a new buyer. Watch video
How Brooklyn Bowl's Founder Took Over the Capitol Theater
Peter Shapiro negotiated for two years to land the lease to the Port Chester, New York-theater famous for Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and Pink Floyd concerts. Watch video
Is My Company Really Worth More Than The New York Times?
Evernote CEO Phil Libin ponders his company's billion-dollar valuation. Read more
5 Best Resources for Selling a Small Business
Don't kid yourself. You're going to need help to pull off the successful sale of your business. Here are five resources you'll need in today's marketplace. Read more
Private Equity 101: New Platforms vs. Add-Ons
Understanding the difference between a new "platform" and "add-on" investments is key to any business owners talking to private equity groups (PEGs). Read more
Where Have All the M&A Deals Gone?
Why this may be the worst time to sell a business. Read more
How to Find and Leverage an Investment Banker
A good investment banker is more than just a deal-maker; they can also provide important insights about your business and industry. Read more
