Buy or Sell a Business

Grow by buying instead of building, weigh a franchise, or plan the exit that pays you back. Vet a deal, value and fund it, and get your own business ready to sell.

  1. Buying a business vs. starting one: Starting from scratch isn't the only way in. Buying an existing business means paying for something that already has customers, revenue,…
  2. Find and vet a business worth buying: The best deals are the ones where you know exactly what you're buying — and the worst are the ones where you find out after you sign.…
  3. Value it and fund the purchase: Two questions decide whether a deal is smart: what's the business really worth, and how will you pay for it? Small businesses usually sell…
  4. Is a franchise right for you?: A franchise is a middle path — you run your own business, but with a proven brand, a playbook, and support behind you, in exchange for fees…
  5. Sell your business (or plan your exit): Someday you'll leave your business — by selling it, handing it down, or closing it — and the owners who plan that exit years ahead walk…
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