Selling a Business Resource Center
Practical guidance for small business owners preparing to sell their business— covering valuation, due diligence, deal structure, and how to close on your terms.
Asset Sale vs Stock Sale: What's the Difference and Which Is Better?
When you sell your business, the deal structure matters as much as the price. Here's what asset sales and stock sales actually mean, why buyers and sellers typically want different structures, and how to negotiate from an informed position.
What Buyers Look For When Acquiring a Small Business
Buyers aren't paying for what you've built — they're paying for what the business will generate after they own it. Here's exactly what buyers look for when evaluating a small business acquisition, and how to prepare before you go to market.
How to Find the Right Business Broker — and When to Hire One
Hiring a business broker is one of the most important decisions in a business sale — but most owners hire one too early and ask too few questions. Here's what to look for, when to engage one, and the questions worth asking before you sign anything.
What Is Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) and Why It Matters
Seller's discretionary earnings — or SDE — is the number that drives your business valuation. Here's what it is, how it's calculated, and why getting it right before you go to market matters.
5 Signs Your Business is Ready to Sell
Most business owners know when they want to sell — but wanting to sell and being ready to sell are two different things. Here are 5 signs your business is genuinely prepared for a successful sale.