Selling a Business vs. Taking on a Partner: Pros, Cons, and Tradeoffs

As business owners approach an inflection point in growth, succession, or personal goals, a common question arises: Should I sell my business, or should I bring on a partner?
How Buyers Really Evaluate Risk — And How Sellers Can Reduce It Before a Sale

When business owners think about valuation, they often focus on revenue growth, EBITDA, or headline multiples. Buyers, however, view transactions through a very different lens. At its core, every acqu…