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All-cash buyers aren’t as common as you might think. Here’s why SBA-backed buyers could be the key to selling your business, and what you need to know going into the process.

What should you expect from working with a broker? How much do they charge, and how should you choose one?

Here’s how to calculate SDE, or seller’s discretionary earnings, plus how one seller made changes in his business to increase SDE and subsequently, his company’s valuation.

Co-founders and brothers Stewart and Michael Dunlop grew LinkBuilder.io into a go-to link-building agency for more than 100 brands before exiting.

You have the most leverage before you sign a Letter of Intent. So make sure you review it closely—and with a lawyer— before signing.

Timing your business sale involves more than just market conditions. Here are three key factors to consider when deciding if it’s the right time to exit.

Co-founders Jake Hadden and Max McChesney didn’t rush to cash out when other coding bootcamps were getting scooped up in acquisitions — and their patience paid off.

Choosing an M&A advisor is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make when selling your business. Here’s what you need to know to choose the right broker for you.

Firas Balaffou was eager to exit Necklow, which sold orthopedic neck pillows. Here’s how he found a buyer — and got cash in his bank account — in less than 2 months.

From overcoming a divorce to losing inventory in a fire, bootstrapped founders behind these 17 deals candidly share what it took to successfully grow and exit their companies.