Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lien De Pau, founder of The Big Exit. Sell your biz for max value. For small business owners, profit matters a lot. It's more than ...

The spirits industry is a mature, fragmented industry with economies of scale, which is a recipe for consolidation. Large spirits companies have been acquisitive in the tequila segment, particularly ...

There are a number of different ways to value a company. For many owners of small businesses who focus on minimizing taxes instead of maximizing profits, valuation methods based on profit or cash flow ...