Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lien De Pau, founder of The Big Exit. Sell your biz for max value. It might seem daunting, but selling your business isn't just ...

If you don’t want to use a broker and aren’t sure how to find a buyer on your own, a marketplace might be a good choice. Marketplaces are particularly useful if your business is on the smaller side, ...

Don’t let emotional attachment delay tough business decisions — act before the decline deepens. Use real-time metrics to anticipate problems before they appear in financials. Selling early can ...

Selling your business is a long-term proposition, not a short-term reaction. I remember selling the first business I was CEO of. I had 12 months to prep the company and make the sale happen—mission ...

Timing is crucial; sell when revenues are growing and external conditions are favorable. Engage experts like brokers and M&A lawyers for a smoother, higher-value sale process. I am in the middle of a ...

Katherine Haan, MBA, is a Senior Staff Writer for Forbes Advisor and a former financial advisor turned international bestselling author and business coach. For more than a decade, she’s helped small ...

Sooner or later, everyone who starts a web business has the same thought. Should I sell? Maybe you got an offer. Maybe you’re spending too much time on it, and it’s hurting your health or your social ...

Starting an online business allows you to sell goods or services without a brick-and-mortar location. Even if the concept is fairly simple, it takes a little work to ensure it’s viable and set up ...