Community guidelines & faq

A Few Ground Rules for Better Discussions

Welcome to the forum for business owners thinking about selling, preparing a business for sale, or navigating the process. Share questions, experiences, mistakes, and honest opinions.

Community guidelines

Be respectful

Disagreements are fine. But personal attacks, harassment, and insults? Not okay.

Share real experiences

Ask questions. Share what you've learned. Give advice that actually helps. And be honest about what you know and what you've been through.

Stay relevant

Keep talks centered on business sales, valuations, finding buyers, brokers, listings, negotiations, franchise resales, due diligence, and business exits.

Protect your privacy

Don't share passwords, financial account details, tax IDs, or confidential info about your business, customers, or partners.

No spam

Don't flood discussions with ads, referral links, or misleading promotions. If you promote something, make it relevant and actually useful.

Use your judgment

Every business sale is different. If you share an opinion, say it's an opinion. And keep in mind forum talk isn't professional legal, tax, or financial advice.

Frequently asked questions

What can i discuss here?

Business valuations, finding buyers, selling privately, business brokers, listing platforms, franchise resales, negotiations, contracts, due diligence, and life after selling.

Do i need to own a business to participate?

No. Buyers are welcome. So are aspiring sellers, former business owners, and anyone who's interested in business sales.

Can i share my selling experience?

Sure thing. Good deals, bad sales, lousy brokers, lessons you picked up along the way. Bring all of it.

Is this professional advice?

No. These talks are just my own experience and opinions. Not professional legal, tax, or financial advice. Talk to a qualified pro about your situation.

Does the forum use affiliate links?

Some pages have affiliate links. If you buy something through them, I may earn a commission. It won't cost you anything extra. See our Affiliate Disclosure.

How do i report spam or inappropriate content?

Reach out on the Contact Us page and drop a link to the discussion.

Join the conversation

Thinking about selling? Been there already? Tell us how it went, ask questions, and pick up what you can from other people's stories. No corporate nonsense.