Resources

Here are some M&A predictions for 2026, based on insights from advisors and brokers who help founders sell their business.

Their companies got acquired — then they bought them back. Meet five founders who decided to buy their companies back after acquisition and learn from their experiences.

These exit-planning professionals can help you prepare for a smooth, lucrative sale. We’ve included coaches, consultancies, accounting firms and wealth advisors.

You don’t always have to sell your entire business. Sometimes it’s smarter to sell your intellectual property. We break down how to identify, value and sell your IP.

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.

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.