Life is short. Don’t wait too long to retire. After developing a successful franchise business for 27 years, Janie and Dale Burch were prepared to sell. It was time to reward themselves, putting the priority of spending time with family…

For a business owner looking to sell a business, learning as much about the sales process would probably be one of the first few steps that he might take in preparation for the sale. Consequently, researching about buyers’ experiences and…

In 2003, an inspiration to remodel their home made them realize how valuable refinishing is to homeowners. That recognition led them to once again put up their own business – after selling their eight-year-old Manhattan Bagel shop to someone who…

Selling a business is not only about finding a buyer and closing a deal. It’s about finding the right person to carry on your legacy. This was the goal Ed and Mary Antonowicz envisioned when they sold their successful homecare…

Oftentimes, when selling a business, not everything will go exactly as the seller planned. A lot can go wrong along the way, and many factors can stall the sale process. However, that was not the case when Dr. Harry Freedman…

When Jeremy Wells decided to put his business on the market, he was facing a lot of challenges. “It was a difficult year for me,” Jeremy recalled. The business was slower than in previous years. Jeremy was dealing with health…

Originally purchased 32 years ago, Dan and Ginger Ness’s business is the fourth oldest Miracle Method franchise in the country. It is also one of the most profitable, being among the top 5 Miracle Method franchises in terms of production…

As ready as they might be for their PuroClean franchise’s sale mentally and financially, Ed and Sonia Ketchoyian soon found out that preparation is multifaceted and that there is one aspect in selling that they were not ready to handle—their…

Many unexpected events can happen during the process of selling a business. For Diane Robbins, one of them was having a prospective buyer within four short days of listing her Miracle Method franchise in Ludlow, Massachusetts for sale on the…

This is a printing business with over 32 years of experience that enables it to forge strong relationships with the customers in the area. Founded in 1985, this business has a scalable model and repeat customer base that includes all…

What happens when your passion for your small business turns into exhaustion? For Philip “Phil” Nader, selling his business was the solution. Because of the success of his first Simple Computer Repair franchise in Michigan and his interest in electronic…

When Matt Wakelin decided to relocate and move back to upstate New York, he definitely knew that his decision would entail letting go of his business in Maumee, Ohio. For one, Treasure Chest Foods, LLC — a home delivery service…

Every morning, partners Kirk Barnett and Dennis Adkins stood witness to the success of their former bakery/restaurant, Dulce, as tables were filled one by one and the queue of people at the cashier gradually reached the door. For the partners…

Fish Lake Market is a small grocery store located in a rural lake community. Michael and Maurisa Bell purchased it in 2002 because it was a good business opportunity for them, and it was close to their home since they…