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…

Selling: Do You Need a Fairness Opinion?

Much has been written about “fairness opinions” due to…

What Do the Following Companies Have in Common?

This is just a partial list: Church’s Chicken, Uno Chicago…

Does Your Company Have Pricing Power?

If Starbucks raised the price of a cappuccino, sales most…

A Seller's Dilemma

When one sells their house, the best deal is usually the…

What's Your Business REALLY Worth?

A recent article in INC magazine titled”Street Smarts,”…

Is Your Company Hiding an "Orphan"?

Does your business have an orphan product or service that…