Company Weaknesses
Take two seemingly identical companies with very similar financials, but one of the companies was worth substantially more than the...
Read MoreA “Pig in a Poke”
Once a buyer has negotiated a deal and secured the necessary financing, he or she is ready for the due...
Read MoreWhy should I buy a business rather than starting a new one?
An existing business has a track record. The failure rate in small business is largely in the start-up phase. The...
Read MoreWhat Should I Look for in a Business?
Obviously, you want to consider only those businesses that you would feel comfortable owning and operating. “Pride of Ownership” is...
Read MoreWhy Do Deals Fall Apart?
In many cases, the buyer and seller reach a tentative agreement on the sale of the business, only to have...
Read MoreQuestions to Consider for the Serious Buyer
A serious buyer should have the answers to the following questions: Why are you considering the purchase of a business...
Read MoreAdvantages of Buying an Existing Business
1. Established. An existing business is a known entity. It has an established and historical track record. It has a...
Read MoreA Buyer’s Quandary
Statistics reveal that out of about 15 would-be business buyers, only one will actually buy a business. It is important...
Read MoreWhat is the Real Reason People Go into Business for Themselves?
There have been many surveys taken in an attempt to answer this question. Most surveys reveal the same responses, in...
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