Alexis Grant

What will buyers look for when evaluating your financials during due diligence? In this interview, CFO Lauren Colson offers practical tips for cleaning up your books ahead of a sale.

We’ve interviewed nearly 300 founders who’ve sold, and this comes up most often as the biggest challenge. Is it what you’d expect?

Two days before closing the sale of her business, a founder called me in a panic. She wasn’t sure if she should take the deal — or walk away.

The Double-Win Rule explains why exit prep creates a better, more profitable business long before you ever find a buyer.

Most founders overlook one metric that matters when they choose when to sell.

We share the four key factors buyers look for — and how founders can position themselves for a successful exit.

Not all offers are real—and not all are worth your time. Here’s what to do when buyers approach you.

Most businesses can sell — if you don’t make these mistakes. Here’s what to watch out for.