Blog & Resources

Insights, strategies, and guidance for business owners looking to transition with confidence.

10 Brutally Honest Tips for Selling Your Restaurant (and Getting Top Dollar Fast)

May 23, 2025 by Midwest Equity Team

Want to sell your restaurant for the most money possible? Follow these 10 real-world tips to prep your business, boost value, and exit like a pro.

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7 Smart Moves Before You Buy a Restaurant Business

May 23, 2025 by Midwest Equity Team

Thinking about buying a restaurant? Here are 7 must-do strategies to protect your money, avoid bad deals, and set yourself up for a profitable ownership transition.

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Key Business Sale Terms Every Wisconsin Owner Should Know

June 6, 2025 by Midwest Equity Team

Plain-English definitions of the most important legal and financial terms you’ll encounter when selling your Wisconsin business. Download the full glossary and get expert tools for a confident exit.

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How to Know When It's Time to Sell Your Business

March 15, 2025 by Midwest Equity Team

Learn how to identify the signs that it’s time to exit your business and what steps to take next.

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What Buyers Look for in a Small Business Acquisition

April 2, 2025 by Midwest Equity Team

Understand what makes your business attractive to buyers—from financials to operations—and how to prepare for a successful sale.

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Turning Around a Struggling Business Before You Sell

April 10, 2025 by Midwest Equity Team

Discover how to increase your business’s value before exiting—even if it’s currently underperforming. A turnaround could be your best exit strategy.

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My Business Is Failing—Do I Sell, Fix, or Walk Away?

April 20, 2025 by Midwest Equity Team

If your business is in trouble, you have more options than you think. Here’s how to decide whether to sell, restructure, or shut down.

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Overwhelmed Running Your Business? Here's What You Can Do

April 22, 2025 by Midwest Equity Team

Burnout and overwhelm are more common than you think. Learn how to get help, regain control—or step away completely.

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Can You Sell a Business That’s Not Making Money?

April 24, 2025 by Midwest Equity Team

Struggling with profitability? You may still have something valuable to sell. Here’s what buyers actually look for in a turnaround.

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Creative Ways to Exit a Business Without Losing Everything

April 26, 2025 by Midwest Equity Team

When a traditional sale isn't possible, creative exit strategies like owner financing or management takeovers might save the day.

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Too Tired to Keep Going? How to Hand Off Your Business and Move On

April 28, 2025 by Midwest Equity Team

If you’re exhausted, burned out, and just want to be done—this is your step-by-step path to a clean and confident exit.

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