When you sell, you want to sell stock. Stock sales generally produce long-term capital gains, taxed at the lower rate. A buyer’s request to treat your sale as an asset deal can cost you millions. See why 2026 raised the stakes — and how to charge your buyer for it.

Earnouts can make up a large share of your sale price, but the buyer controls the business after closing. Learn four protections to negotiate before you sign the letter of intent.

A professional business valuation is more than a number. See the nine steps inside a real valuation, why it often takes four to eight weeks, and what the fee buys you.

Selling your business? Learn the 10 costly mistakes owners make at exit — and how to prepare before you sit down with a buyer.