October 2025

One reason small business owners might hesitate to move forward with the sale of their business is because they are unsure about all the costs that they will incur. After all, what you get to keep is more important than the actual Purchase Price. Here’s a breakdown of the expenses that you can expect: You’ll pay fees to professionals who will be key to a successful transaction: Accounting & Finance Some owners pay for a professional valuation before listing their company, especially if the sale involves a partner or family member. A third-party valuation helps everyone agree on […]

These days , there seem to be online auctions for everything from antiques, jewelry, cars, real estate, and everything in between.  So, can you sell your business by putting it up on an online auction? Anything is possible.  Is it a good idea?  Most likely not.  You see businesses listed for sale on eBay or other industry-specific sites, and some of them get legitimate offers. However, most of these are liquidation sales of assets of a company that is going out of business.  Selling a running, profitable business through a broad online auction is a bit more challenging due to the following considerations:  Packaging the company to attract interest while maintaining confidentiality can be a challenge. It’s critical to maintain confidentiality during the sales process. If word spreads that the company is