Buying a Business Newsletter - 2026 Archive

An experienced Deal Team will help you through the process of buying a business. Don't be afraid to ask them the most basic questions.

Buyers should be cautious to ask about the existence of liens against a business. You may be doing the seller a favor by asking early.

When preparing to buy a business, make sure you know both the high and low ends of what you are willing to spend. Then you will feel more comfortable when the negotiating begins.

Stepping into ownership of a new business can have lots of challenges. Make sure you ease into it gradually and really understand the business before you make changes.

Having success in buying a business is less about timing than doing it right. But some times are better than others, and now is a great time for buying.

A large number of businesses are hitting the market due to retiring baby boomers. Not all are worth buying - make sure the one you choose allows you to be successful.

If you've never owned a business be prepared to learn new skills you've never had to use before. Don't underestimate the learning curve.

While analysis paralysis is not a great recipe for successful decision making, a prospective buyer should never fail to ask enough questions to understand the business and the sellers motivations.

It's a good idea to list the pros and cons of buying a business versus starting a business. It will help you evaluate your tolerance for risk.

There are thousands of questions one could ask when buying a business. But they all come down to basic categories such as: earnings over time, stability of employees, and customer and vendor relationships.