Strong Selling Points: Let Your Strengths Work for You

"Independent business owner" is a phrase with two meanings.…

What Every Seller Should Know

Selling your business is a major decision! You have devoted…

Be a Winning Seller: Good Negotiation is the Key

You've made the big decision to put your business on the…

Ten Steps to the Successful Sale of a Business

1. Make sure you have a valid reason for selling your business.…

Under-Reporting Comes Under Fire

What is the true income of an independent business? This…

Consumers Voice Complaints: And Business Owners Should Listen

"Your salespeople didn't listen when I placed my order, and…

The Big Question: Independent versus Employee Status

Are your workers independent contractors or employees? This…

Selling Your Business? Follow These Ten Commandments To Avoid Wrecking the Deal.

1. Place a reasonable price on your business. Since an inflated…

How Do You Say "Hello"?

Answering services, message machines, voice mail, "on hold"…

What Makes the Sale of a Business Fall Through?

There are myriad reasons why the sale of a business doesn't…

Prior to Closing -- Red Flags from the Seller's Viewpoint

Buyers are expected to perform a thorough due diligence on…

Reasons for Sale

The reasons for selling a business can be divided into two…

"Loose Lips Sink Ships"

The “loose lips” tagline was a common World War II phrase…

Dealing with Inexperience Can Ruin the Deal

The 65-year old owner of a multi-location retail operation…

Small Companies That Can't Afford to Sell

In many cases, the sale of a small company is “event”…

The Key Ingredient to Selling Your Company

Business Appraisers, before beginning an assignment, like…

Are You Charging Enough?

A buyer was interested in a building products manufacturer…

Before You Sell Your Family-Owned Business

There once was a family-owned bakery that had sales in the…