Your strongest suitor may be a customer

When owners of small businesses are ready to retire, they often think of selling their business to "someone". But who is that "someone"? This article by John Warrillow of the Globe and Mail makes an excellent point - that a customer could be a good buyer. Click here to read the article.

BDC gears up for Small Business Week, October 17 - 23

Small Business Week is next week. Click here to read about what the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) offers business owners in connection with the event. There are tons of resources and articles for business owners.

The 5 Minute Exit Plan

This article from Western Business Brokers gives straightforward tips for making some important decisions about when and how you will leave your business. Click here to read the article.

How to Buy a Business

Don't miss this FREE workshop being offered across Alberta and BC by Western Business Brokers on September 14, 2010. I know Stuart Neal, the presenter of the workshop, and he really knows his stuff. You will definitely learn a lot from him. Click here to go to The Business Link and find out more.