Buying a Business Newsletter - 2025 Archive

Look before you leap - especially applies to buying a business. Plan your questions carefully.

When buying a business make sure you have a plan for what will happen post-closing so that you can hit the ground running on day one.
 

When buying a business, expect to be involved with it for a period of time to confirm that it can run without you.

The opportunities for entrepreneurial expression are endless and are being fueled by the number of businesses for sale by owners ready to retire.

While there are many business opportunities to consider, a very few preliminary questions can determine if you move forward or cross this one off.

When evaluating which business to buy, you should ask yourself: will this business get me excited to go to work every morning?

There are many points of view on whether to start or buy a business and each has pros and cons. Make your list and evaluate your own appetite for risk.

There are many options for financing the purchase of a business. Make sure you do thorough research on the great opportunities that exist and balance them against what works best for you.

The most important assets in a business are people and processes. Look for businesses with strong processes and great people and take care of them.

Buying a business can be like a relay race. Part of the success is in the smooth hand off of the baton.