Resources to use if you are buying or selling a business.

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Rather than starting a business and building it from the ground up - some of you may prefer to invest your time and money into an established company with a good track record. If you're selling a business you want to find a qualified buyer to pick up where you've left off.

We've gathered together a collection of information and resources to help you. All of it may not pertain to your specific situation, but you'll find some good basics and a variety of tips.

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For Buyers and Sellers

» Valuation Calculator
What's a business worth? Start with this free calculator. Get comps reports using the financials of other businesses currently for sale in the BizBuySell database.

» Glossary of Terms
Become familiar with terms you should know.
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Buying/Selling a Domain

Click to view » Domain Name Terms Defined

Sites to visit with information about buying, selling, listing and obtaining a 'worth' value on domain names:
» GreatDomains
» DomainNameNews
» AFTERnic

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For Buyers

» USBX Search
Provides an online search where you can locate businesses for sale and zero in by location and type.

» Certified Business Brokers
Offers a clear and uncomplicated accounting of process involved with buying a business.

» The Business Resale Network
Run by Entrepreneur magazine, this site provides a database of thousands of businesses for sale.

» The Business Place
Provides a listing of business for sale by category in Canada.

» Business Broker Web
Includes a list of businesses for sale and access to information to help you find a business broker.

» BizQuest
Provides access to a database of buyers and sellers of businesses and an extensive list of brokers who help people buy, sell, or value a business.

» The Buyer's Workbook
Helpful articles, rules of thumb, checklists and interactive worksheets.

» Nolo Press
Provides guidelines and tax implications of buying a business.

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For Sellers

» Search For a Buyer
Submit the location and type of business you are selling and search the Buyer's Bulletin Board for buyers seeking similar businesses to buy. This is a free service from BizBuySell.com

» Business Valuation
What's your business worth? That's a question easier asked than answered. Start here to learn how to arrive at the right figure.

» Selling Your Business:
  CCH's SOHO Guidebook
An excellent resource that walks you through selling your business, step by step. Thorough and in-depth coverage.

» Business Financing
Helping the buyer finance the purchase of your business is often crucial to successfully closing the deal. Should you finance the buy?