Buying or Selling a Small Business

Every business should have a buy-sell agreement from day one. It sets fair value for an individual's share in the company to prevent possible legal conflicts.

Whether retirement is 30 years away, just over the horizon or not in your game plan, succession planning is vital to ensure the continued success of your business. Read more

Apart from the hard numbers, emotional factors affect the value of your business. Learn how these can impact how buyers feel about what your company is worth.

The latest BizBuySell Insight Report found that 10,312 small businesses were sold in 2018 – which was a record number for the third straight year.

When buying a business, first examine information from the seller regarding business operations and finances, also known as due diligence.

Do you know how much your business is worth? It’s key to put any bias about the business aside and properly conduct a valuation.

Put together a business estate plan that covers your company’s assets, trade secrets and organizational structure so that forces beyond your control don’t slow it down. Read more

Exiting a business requires filing paperwork to officially dissolve your business with the state and taking care of other legal and financial formalities.

Investing a little time and energy into what’s known as a buy-sell agreement can create rock-solid protections for your business in the face of life’s many changes. Read more

To avoid common mistakes small business owners make when choosing their location, complete a copy of this checklist for every location you’re considering. Read more

Buying an established business comes with certain perks, such as an existing customer base. But don’t make an offer until you have followed these rules.

Past success may be a broad indication of future prosperity, but a more detailed evaluation of an existing restaurant is essential before purchasing it.