Buying and Selling a Business in Canada
3 Steps for Starting a Business You Can Sell One Day
If you want to create something of value that you could one day sell, it's important to start a business that can scale into more than just a glorified job. Here are three steps for starting a business you can sell down the road.
Picking Up Your Marbles - Your Exit Strategy
When you start your business, plan to get out with enough money to try again. Survival insurance is having a plan in case things fall apart.
Entrepreneurship: Used Business for Sale
Are you thinking of buying someone else's business? Read this before you sign on the dotted line.
Valuing Privately Held Companies
What dictates the value of a company? This article looks at different factors that valuators consider when doing a valuation of a company.
Accounting 101: Rule of Thumb Valuations
How much is that company worth? Rule of thumb valuations may get you into the ballpark, but you also need to watch out for the pitfalls.
3 Secrets to Getting a Higher Multiple for your Business
When selling a business, more scalable businesses will typically have higher valuations. Read on to learn about the three criteria that will help you determine if you have a scalable business.
What to do When Your Kids Don't Want the Business
Among family business owners the belief is that one day their children will take over the company. But what happens when the children are not interested in following in the family footsteps?
Growth by Acquisition
If you have ever contemplated growth through acquisition, you will want to read this article.
What to Do When Your Kids Don't Want the Business: The Third-Party Option
Selling your business to a third party is an unpredictable process that should be negotiated thoughtfully.
What to Do When Your Kids Don't Want the Business: The Employee Buy-Out Option
Selling your business to employees is not an easy decision. Here's what you need to consider.