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 Evaluate Risk and How Sellers Can Reduce It

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…