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Sales of Small Business Companies Increase in 2011 Franchise Stats Lacking

This article in the Wall Street Journal by Sarah E. Needleman reveals that the sale of small businesses continued to increase for the 2nd year in a row. Unfortunately, I haven't seen any data pertaining to the sale of franchises.

Small Business Sales Rise in Q1

Small Businesses Sold on BizBuySell.com
Q1 2007- Q1 2011. Chart:BMM Source:BizBuySell

SAN FRANCISCO — Small business entrepreneurs are beginning to push out of their cocoon when it comes to selling their companies.