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The [Pros and] Cons of Selling a Business to Employees

Many owners express interest in selling their business to an employee. In this post, we'll outline some pros and cons of selling a small business to a key employee.

Key Legal Documents in a Business Sale

When going through a business transaction, there are a number of legal documents that are required. This post lays out the common legal documents included in a business sale.

How to Value a Plumbing Business

Understand how to value the plumbing business you own as well as what you can to do maximize its price in a future sale.

How to Handle a Lease When Selling a Business

We've seen too many sellers and buyers invest time into a deal only for the lease to throw a wrench into things. This post outlines best practices for handling a lease when selling a business.

What Is an Add-Back?

Most businesses are valued based on their earnings. Add-backs are adjustments to the reported earnings for expenses a new buyer would not incur.

Business Brokers in Houston, Texas: Who They Are, What They Do, and Where to Find Them

Houston is the economic powerhouse of Texas, boasting over 600,000 small businesses. This post outlines the role of business brokers and lists the top business brokers in the Houston market.