Business owners: If combining an employee retirement plan with a succession planning vehicle intrigues you, check out an ESOP.

Business owners: When it rains, it pours. Inflation may be putting a damper on economic optimism, but there are ways to brighten your horizons.

Valuing a business is like hunting for treasure. Your expert must dig into the subject company’s books and records for clues to unearth the answer.

As your small to midsize business grows, you’ll likely find artificial intelligence useful or even essential. Here’s a quick refresher on what this technology offers.

Financial statements are a logical starting point for valuing a business. The cost approach begins with the balance sheet. Is this approach right for your situation?

Many businesses start out needing outside investors or reach a point where external funding is necessary. If you can relate, here are some tips on creating a dazzling “pitch deck.”

Have you ever tried to sell a business? Fair market value is a cash equivalent amount that may need to be discounted to reflect the time, cost and effort required to complete a sale.

Are you a business owner? If so, consider whether and how a family limited partnership might play a central role in your succession plan.

Could your business acquire a struggling competitor this year? Be sure to fully explore the benefits and risks of any prospective deal before getting too far down the road.

Are you thinking about selling your business? Here’s how to maximize your proceeds and minimize the hassle.