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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

free vs paid business valuation- Baton

Know

Free vs. Paid Business Valuations: What’s the Difference?

September 23, 2025 ⋅ 7 min read

how to value a company- Baton

Know

How to Value a Company: What is the best method to use?

September 10, 2025 ⋅ 11 min read

open business bank account with ein only- Baton

Know

Can You Open a Business Bank Account With an EIN Only? Here’s What to Know

September 10, 2025 ⋅ 9 min read

small business valuation services- Baton

Know

Small Business Valuation Services Built for Main Street Sellers - Not Wall Street Firms

September 5, 2025 ⋅ 7 min read

Grow your business

business valuation consultant- Baton

Grow

Do You Really Need a Business Valuation Consultant? Here’s a Faster, Smarter Option

September 10, 2025 ⋅ 7 min read

Making an exit strategy - business

Grow

Start with the End in Mind: Why an Exit Strategy Matters from Day One

June 11, 2024 ⋅ 5 min read

Tax strategies for small businesses

Grow

Tax strategies that help small businesses boost their value

January 30, 2024 ⋅ 4 min read

Great Barrington MA

Grow

Happy Small Business Every Day

December 14, 2023 ⋅ 5 min read

How to sell your business

capital gains tax on business sale- Baton

Sell

Capital Gains Tax on a Business Sale: What You’ll Owe and How to Plan for It

October 6, 2025 ⋅ 8 min read

small business brokers- Baton

Sell

What Small Business Brokers Do and Why Baton Might Be a Smarter Option

October 6, 2025 ⋅ 5 min read

certified business appraisal- Baton

Sell

Do You Really Need a Certified Business Appraisal to Sell? Here’s What Matters Most

September 30, 2025 ⋅ 8 min read

small business m&a advisor- Baton

Sell

Looking for a Small Business M&A Advisor? Here’s the Smarter Way to Sell

September 30, 2025 ⋅ 9 min read