Buying a Business Newsletter

When you start a business, you're betting on the future, when you're buying a business, you're betting on the past.

You've heard the saying "timing is everything." If you are in the market for buying a business, it would be difficult to think of a better time than now.

With millions of baby boomer-owned businesses transitioning over the next decade, it is an optimum time to find the right business to buy.

The negotiating and deal term experience of a broker can help you avoid a number of landmines and shortcut the process of buying a business.

Valuing a business considers many factors, and simple rules of thumb are not reliable. Seek experienced help to understand the value of the business you may be looking at.

The opportunities for entrepreneurial expression are endless and today are being fueled by the "silver tsunami."

When buying a business, having a sense of what kind of business you are looking for and what you want to get from the business will help you narrow your search efforts.

Confidentiality is good for both the seller and the buyer, you don’t want to sabotage a revenue stream you might benefit from.

Buyers have to ask the "barrier to entry" question… is it cheaper and more efficient to start your own business or does a particular opportunity offer you a sufficient leg-up to warrant purchasing a business instead?

The most important assets in a business are people and processes. Look for businesses with strong processes then work hard to build a culture that retains them.