Links to Current Articles The following is our collection of articles covering many common issues that you as a buyer or seller may face. Each article provides a wealth of information on some of the hottest topics in the business. Search around, click and read a few articles and inform yourself on the business transaction process.

Six reasons It's a Good Time to Sell a Business
A question I often hear from business owners: "Will 2009 be a good time to sell my business?" They are wondering whether the market for business acquisitions has suffered the same pummeling that the real estate market has experienced. Are things so bad that they shouldn't even consider selling their business this year?
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When Selling Your Business: Confidentiality Is Key
When selling a business, discretion is definitely the better part of valor. Few, if any, transactions have been wrecked due to excessive discretion. A breach of confidentiality, on the other hand, can severely alter the course of the transaction. What can you do to protect yourself against this possible deal-wrecker?
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Today's Business Buyer: A Profile
Today's independent business marketplace attracts a wide variety of buyers eager for a piece of ownership action. Buyers of small businesses are most likely replacing lost jobs or searching for a happier alternative to corporate life. Buyers of mid-sized and large operations are, typically, private investment companies seeking businesses to build and eventually sell for a profit. This is the broadest possible look at the types of buyers out there. Business owners considering putting their business on the market should be aware of the finer "distinctions" among buyers, as well as what they are looking to buy, and why.
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