Buying a Business
How to Acquire a Small Business (and Keep Employees Happy)
While there are many books, resources and advisers dealing with M&As at large corporations, there isn't a whole lot of information about acquiring small companies. Here are a few tips to make the road less bumpy.
Google to Acquire Connected-Home Startup Nest for $3.2 Billion
The tech giant expects its deal to buy popular smart-thermostat maker will close in the next few months.
How to Sell Your Business for Top Dollar in 2014
2014 looks like it's going to be a seller's market for small businesses, so here are five tips to help you know what you're worth.
Men's Wearhouse to Jos A. Bank: We're Suited for Each Other, and Here's $1.5 Billion to Prove It
With its stock at a five-year high, men's apparel retailer Men's Wearhouse has decided to turn the tables on its smaller rival.
Dell Founder's New Buyout Bid Wins Initial Shareholder Approval
The official vote on the bid from Michael Dell and Silver Lake Partners has been pushed back to September 12.
Finding The Logic Behind Marissa Mayer's Monster Acquisition Spree
There might be a pattern in Mayer's otherwise scattershot approach to rebuilding Yahoo.
Steve Case Invests $40 Million in Bigcommerce, a Startup Helping Other Startups Sell Online
The plan is to expand the ecommerce site internationally.
Dell Founder Sweetens Offer to Take the PC Maker Private
New offer adds $150 million and calls for a decision to be made by simple majority of shareholders.
Once Sold for $850 Million, Bebo Founders Buy the Company Back for $1 Million
Michael and Xochi Birch plan a major revamp for the social site but say they won't be competing with Facebook.
4 Reasons Google Bought Social Mapping App Waze
The tech giant already is already a leader in maps, but here's why the billion-dollar acquisition can make sense.
Google to Buy Social Mapping Startup Waze
Acquiring the real-time traffic and navigation app to help Google stay competitive in mobile mapping.
Hewlett-Packard in Hot Water Again Over Botched Acquisition
A new lawsuit by HP shareholders highlights the need to do due diligence when buying a company.
Franchise Forecast Continues Strong for 2013
The number of franchise establishments in the U.S. is expected to grow by 1.3 percent this year.
Business-Buying Search Funds Gain Momentum
The buy-build-sell strategy is spreading thanks to a few high-profile successes. Here's how it works.
A Fix-and-Flip Business-Buying Checklist
Plenty of business owners are looking to sell their businesses. Consider these seven points before writing your check.