Buying a Business Newsletter - 2025 Archive

When buying a business it is important to be thorough. When buyers get "bit" it's because of the question they never asked.

It's important to know the strengths and weaknesses you bring to the table as a buyer. Look for businesses that are compatible with your ability to add value.

It is generally a good idea not to make any drastic changes to a business's operations for up to a year following the purchase. Learn how the business works before you make big changes.

While most small businesses are sold with assets, some service businesses only have cash flow. Make sure you think through the advantages and disadvantages and make the right decision for you.

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."