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Owning a business

How-tos, checklists, and owner stories to help you navigate your valuation, growth, and the best way to sell a small business.

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Know your business valuation

Asset sale vs. stock sale- Baton

Know

What is the difference between an asset sale and a stock sale in a business acquisition?

April 1, 2026 ⋅ 5 min read

factors affecting business profit- Baton

Know

What Lowers Business Value? Factors Affecting Business Profit

April 1, 2026 ⋅ 11 min read

what are add backs- Baton

Know

Add-Backs Explained: Your Deep Dive Into Business Adjustments

April 1, 2026 ⋅ 10 min read

The Cost of a Small Business Valuation and Why Ours Is Free

Know

The Cost of a Small Business Valuation and Why Ours Is Free

April 1, 2026 ⋅ 8 min read

Grow your business

reduce owner dependency- Baton

Grow

Reduce Owner Dependency Before Sale

April 1, 2026 ⋅ 11 min read

recurring revenue strategy- Baton

Grow

How to Improve Recurring Revenue Before Exit

April 1, 2026 ⋅ 12 min read

maximize business value- Baton

Grow

How to Increase Business Valuation Before Selling

April 1, 2026 ⋅ 10 min read

wealth planning strategy- Baton

Grow

Wealth Planning Strategy: Diversify Beyond Your Business

March 26, 2026 ⋅ 15 min read

How to sell your business

SBA Seller-Side Guide

Sell

Selling to an SBA-Backed Buyer? Here’s How to Prepare for a Smooth Closing

April 22, 2026 ⋅ 1 min read

How Smart Business Owners Plan for the Unexpected: The 5-Step Succession Planning Framework

Sell

How Smart Business Owners Plan for the Unexpected: The 5-Step Succession Planning Framework

April 15, 2026 ⋅ 8 min read

Founder Stories Exit Strategy_Image

Sell

Exit Strategy Examples: 3 Small Business Founders on What Actually Works

April 9, 2026 ⋅ 4 min read

Pre-Sale Financial Checklist

Sell

Is Your Business Financially Ready To Sell? Here’s how To Prepare for Smooth Due Diligence

April 7, 2026 ⋅ 1 min read

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