Benchmark Business Group - Buying a Business Newsletter

Benchmark Business Group - Buying a Business Newsletter http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/rss/2017 Benchmark Business Group en-US Tue, 19 May 2026 08:06:32 +0000 Tue, 19 May 2026 08:06:32 +0000 Copyright 2026 Benchmark Business Group. All rights reserved. postmaster@globalreach.com (Benchmark Business Group) postmaster@globalreach.com (Benchmark Business Group) Global Reach News Aggregator v0.96 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 How long is too long when transitioning the business? http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/how-long-is-too-long-when-transitioning-the-business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/how-long-is-too-long-when-transitioning-the-business Fri, 29 Dec 2017 06:00:00 +0000 For transition purposes, buyers usually want sellers to stay in the business longer than necessary, then want them to leave sooner than agreed. This part of the transaction deserves great thought. Finding the money to buy a business may be easier than you think. http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/finding-the-money-to-buy-a-business-may-be-easier-than-you-think http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/finding-the-money-to-buy-a-business-may-be-easier-than-you-think Fri, 15 Dec 2017 06:00:00 +0000 If you're the right buyer for a good business, financing can almost always be found. Why buying a business may make more sense than starting one http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/why-buying-a-business-may-make-more-sense-than-starting-one http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/why-buying-a-business-may-make-more-sense-than-starting-one Fri, 08 Dec 2017 06:00:00 +0000 Would you rather invest money to start a business with no cash flow or buy one with an existing revenue stream? Investigate the competition of any business you want to buy http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/investigate-the-competition-of-any-business-you-want-to-buy http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/investigate-the-competition-of-any-business-you-want-to-buy Fri, 01 Dec 2017 06:00:00 +0000 When buying a business, learn to love your competitors. They will teach you what to do and what not to do with your own business. The opportunities for entrepreneurial expression are endless http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/the-opportunities-for-entrepreneurial-expression-are-endless http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/the-opportunities-for-entrepreneurial-expression-are-endless Fri, 17 Nov 2017 06:00:00 +0000 The opportunities for entrepreneurial expression are endless and today are being fueled by the "silver tsunami" along with the opportunities created by technology. If you want to buy a business, be prepared for the process http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/if-you-want-to-buy-a-business-be-prepared-for-the-process http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/if-you-want-to-buy-a-business-be-prepared-for-the-process Fri, 10 Nov 2017 06:00:00 +0000 Buying a business is a major event for anyone. Follow some very methodical guidelines to know what you're getting. Why now is such a good time to buy a business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/why-now-is-such-a-good-time-to-buy-a-business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/why-now-is-such-a-good-time-to-buy-a-business Fri, 03 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +0000 With millions of baby boomer-owned businesses transitioning over the next decade, it is an optimum time to find the right business to buy. So you want to buy a business but don't know where to start? http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/so-you-want-to-buy-a-business-but-dont-know-where-to-start http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/so-you-want-to-buy-a-business-but-dont-know-where-to-start Fri, 27 Oct 2017 05:00:00 +0000 Evaluating a business opportunity starts with a powerful tool: a mirror.  Are you right for this and is it right for you? Successful negotiating is a give and take process http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/successful-negotiating-is-a-give-and-take-process http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/successful-negotiating-is-a-give-and-take-process Fri, 20 Oct 2017 05:00:00 +0000 Successful negotiating is a give and take process, never a my way or the highway proposition Why should you buy a business instead of start one? http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/why-should-you-buy-a-business-instead-of-start-one http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/why-should-you-buy-a-business-instead-of-start-one Fri, 13 Oct 2017 05:00:00 +0000 Experience can be your worst teacher, unless it's somebody else's. Try buying a business that has already had some experience. Negotiating the Purchase Price of a Business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/negotiating-the-purchase-price-of-a-business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/negotiating-the-purchase-price-of-a-business Fri, 06 Oct 2017 05:00:00 +0000 For a buyer the question of the price being paid is not about the amount of money so much as it is the opportunity being acquired. There are fundamental rules to obtaining a business loan http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/there-are-fundamental-rules-to-obtaining-a-business-loan http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/there-are-fundamental-rules-to-obtaining-a-business-loan Fri, 29 Sep 2017 05:00:00 +0000 There are fundamental rules to obtaining a business loan. Learn how to prepare a corporate loan application package and your chances of success will be significantly higher. What is holding you back from buying your own business? http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/what-is-holding-you-back-from-buying-your-own-business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/what-is-holding-you-back-from-buying-your-own-business Fri, 22 Sep 2017 05:00:00 +0000 Owning a business can be a very freedom-consuming activity or the most freeing experience of your life; prepare yourself to design it to work for you not just because of you. How to approach hiring (and re-hiring) when buying a business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/how-to-approach-hiring-and-re-hiring-when-buying-a-business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/how-to-approach-hiring-and-re-hiring-when-buying-a-business Fri, 15 Sep 2017 05:00:00 +0000 In the best businesses systems run the business and people run the systems. Having a great team is critical to systems mastery and innovation. The combination is critical to business success. How to think like the owner before you actually buy the business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/how-to-think-like-the-owner-before-you-actually-buy-the-business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/how-to-think-like-the-owner-before-you-actually-buy-the-business Fri, 08 Sep 2017 05:00:00 +0000 Having a clear understanding of business best practices and drivers of business value is the lens through which you should look at any business you hope to purchase. There are options for buying a business even if you have no collateral http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/there-are-options-for-buying-a-business-even-if-you-have-no-collateral http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/there-are-options-for-buying-a-business-even-if-you-have-no-collateral Fri, 01 Sep 2017 05:00:00 +0000 The SBA7(a) program was designed to enable financing on deals where there is insufficient collateral that a conventional bank loan would require.  This is a very common way that business purchases are financed. You can learn a lot from other people's experiences http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/you-can-learn-a-lot-from-other-peoples-experiences http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/you-can-learn-a-lot-from-other-peoples-experiences Fri, 25 Aug 2017 05:00:00 +0000 Sometimes experience is your worst teacher, unless it's somebody else's. Study the experience of others who have purchased businesses. Why do you want to own a business? http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/why-do-you-want-to-own-a-business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/why-do-you-want-to-own-a-business Fri, 18 Aug 2017 05:00:00 +0000 <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">Buying a business requires understanding your specific criteria as a buyer. Write down why you want to own a business and what you are looking for in that business. </div> <div align="center" style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: Georgia, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> Don't be afraid of the negotiation process... be prepared. http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/dont-be-afraid-of-the-negotiation-process-be-prepared http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/dont-be-afraid-of-the-negotiation-process-be-prepared Fri, 11 Aug 2017 05:00:00 +0000 To make buying a business a win-win, you first need to ask questions and listen carefully to the sellers motivations. How to Qualify for a Small Business Loan http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/how-to-qualify-for-a-small-business-loan http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/how-to-qualify-for-a-small-business-loan Fri, 04 Aug 2017 05:00:00 +0000 Like many things in life, successfully getting a business loan depends on the extent of your preparation for presenting your request to a lender. How to Buy the Right Business for You http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/how-to-buy-the-right-business-for-you http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/how-to-buy-the-right-business-for-you Fri, 28 Jul 2017 05:00:00 +0000 Don't just buy a business because you think you love it. Love is blind, open your eyes and ask practical questions. Be respectful when buying a business - it does matter. http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/be-respectful-when-buying-a-business---it-does-matter http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/be-respectful-when-buying-a-business---it-does-matter Fri, 21 Jul 2017 05:00:00 +0000 As a buyer, you need to sell yourself as well as negotiating the purchase.  We see this in our coaching clients too,they need to trust who they are talking with. Do you know what makes a business more valuable? http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/do-you-know-what-makes-a-business-more-valuable http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/do-you-know-what-makes-a-business-more-valuable Fri, 14 Jul 2017 05:00:00 +0000 There are very clear attributes that make businesses worth more or less.  Learn what they are when looking to buy a business. What is important to know when buying a business? http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/what-is-important-to-know-when-buying-a-business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/what-is-important-to-know-when-buying-a-business Fri, 07 Jul 2017 05:00:00 +0000 Buying a business can be an emotional event; it's exciting and hopes can be high. Take the time to ask all of the important questions before making your final decision.   Are you ready for a change? http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/are-you-ready-for-a-change http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/are-you-ready-for-a-change Fri, 30 Jun 2017 05:00:00 +0000 Owning a business for the first time is like having a child for the first time... you have no idea how life changing it will be. Growing your business through acquisition may be a good option. http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/growing-your-business-through-acquisition-may-be-a-good-option http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/growing-your-business-through-acquisition-may-be-a-good-option Fri, 23 Jun 2017 05:00:00 +0000 It may be as expensive in direct costs and delayed opportunity to grow organically as it is to simply spend the money on a strategic acquisition to grow your business. Do the numbers. How much risk are you comfortable with? http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/how-much-risk-are-you-comfortable-with http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/how-much-risk-are-you-comfortable-with Fri, 16 Jun 2017 05:00:00 +0000 Starting a business can have many hidden or unexpected costs; buying a business can enable you to learn from prior owners' mistakes. Don't Hold Back With Your Questions http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/dont-hold-back-with-your-questions http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/dont-hold-back-with-your-questions Fri, 09 Jun 2017 05:00:00 +0000 Have you heard "There's no such thing as a stupid question?" Nowhere does that apply more than when buying a business. Have you considered Entrepreneurship through acquisition? http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/have-you-considered-entrepreneurship-through-acquisition http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/have-you-considered-entrepreneurship-through-acquisition Fri, 02 Jun 2017 05:00:00 +0000 <div _mce_style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;" style="font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Georgia, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Going from corporate America to business ownership can be a shock.  Get some advice from other business owners and a professional coach when making the leap. </div> <div _mce_style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: Georgia, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center;" align="center" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 18pt; font-family: Georgia, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center;">  </div> Why 2017 is a great year to buy a business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/why-2017-is-a-great-year-to-buy-a-business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/why-2017-is-a-great-year-to-buy-a-business Fri, 26 May 2017 05:00:00 +0000 From the perspective of the availability of bank financing, it's a great time to buy a business; and your chances of getting financing are much better with professional help. Ask all the questions you need in order to make an informed decision. http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/ask-all-the-questions-you-need-in-order-to-make-an-informed-decision http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/ask-all-the-questions-you-need-in-order-to-make-an-informed-decision Fri, 19 May 2017 05:00:00 +0000 There are many questions that should always be asked when buying a business, but at a certain point a decision must be made. 5 things to know about SBA loans http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/5-things-to-know-about-sba-loans http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/5-things-to-know-about-sba-loans Fri, 12 May 2017 05:00:00 +0000 When financing a business acquisition you often need to get creative.  The Small Business Administration can be a good solution. Finance options for purchasing a small business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/finance-options-for-purchasing-a-small-business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/finance-options-for-purchasing-a-small-business Fri, 05 May 2017 05:00:00 +0000 When seeking assistance from others to invest or guarantee financing for a business acquisition, always be very careful to define the terms and relationship in writing. How to be viewed as a serious business buyer http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/how-to-be-viewed-as-a-serious-business-buyer http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/how-to-be-viewed-as-a-serious-business-buyer Fri, 28 Apr 2017 05:00:00 +0000 If you've never owned a business consider getting some professional coaching from those who know. How do you avoid surprises when buying a business? http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/how-do-you-avoid-surprises-when-buying-a-business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/how-do-you-avoid-surprises-when-buying-a-business Fri, 21 Apr 2017 05:00:00 +0000 Do your homework and learn the right questions to ask when buying a business. Where will you find the funds to buy a business? http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/where-will-you-find-the-funds-to-buy-a-business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/where-will-you-find-the-funds-to-buy-a-business Thu, 13 Apr 2017 05:00:00 +0000 A good business broker will consider helping you find financing to be a part of their job. Don't be afraid to buy a business... be informed http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/dont-be-afraid-to-buy-a-business-be-informed http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/dont-be-afraid-to-buy-a-business-be-informed Fri, 07 Apr 2017 05:00:00 +0000 If you like a business, don't be afraid to make an offer with the appropriate contingencies. You will get better responsiveness to your questions. When should you buy a business? http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/when-should-you-buy-a-business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/when-should-you-buy-a-business Fri, 31 Mar 2017 05:00:00 +0000 The best time to buy a business is when you can be passionate about the idea. If you're lukewarm - or undecided - keep your job. Do you know what NOT to do when buying a business? http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/do-you-know-what-not-to-do-when-buying-a-business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/do-you-know-what-not-to-do-when-buying-a-business Fri, 24 Mar 2017 05:00:00 +0000 Timing is everything when buying a business. Even so, look carefully before you make a final decision. Successful Business Buyers Ask Questions http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/successful-business-buyers-ask-questions http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/successful-business-buyers-ask-questions Fri, 17 Mar 2017 05:00:00 +0000 Successful business buyers ask many and great questions, but they don't hesitate to pull the trigger on a decision. 7 Benefits of Buying a Business Over Starting One http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/7-benefits-of-buying-a-business-over-starting-one http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/7-benefits-of-buying-a-business-over-starting-one Fri, 10 Mar 2017 06:00:00 +0000 <div _mce_style="display: inline !important;" style="display: inline !important;">In our experience the success rate of buying and continuing an existing business is many times that of a start up.</div>   How much should you pay yourself as a business owner? http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/how-much-should-you-pay-yourself-as-a-business-owner http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/how-much-should-you-pay-yourself-as-a-business-owner Fri, 03 Mar 2017 06:00:00 +0000 Sales revenue belongs to your business; your income comes after the business needs have been fed. Dig Deep - You'll Never Regret Knowing More http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/dig-deep---youll-never-regret-knowing-more http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/dig-deep---youll-never-regret-knowing-more Fri, 24 Feb 2017 06:00:00 +0000 It's important to know a sellers motivation to avoid derailment of the deal due to cold feet. Are You Ready to Buy a Small Business? http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/are-you-ready-to-buy-a-small-business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/are-you-ready-to-buy-a-small-business Fri, 17 Feb 2017 06:00:00 +0000 <div _mce_style="display: inline !important;" style="font-family: Georgia, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; display: inline !important;">It's been estimated that as many as 20% of all businesses are for sale at a given time. </div> <div _mce_style="display: inline !important;" style="font-family: Georgia, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; display: inline !important;">Many have simply not made it known. </div> Don't Overlook the Importance of Due Diligence http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/dont-overlook-the-importance-of-due-diligence http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/dont-overlook-the-importance-of-due-diligence Fri, 10 Feb 2017 06:00:00 +0000 As a buyer it is important to design your own Due Diligence list for examining a business.  Why You Should Buy a Business Instead of Start One http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/why-you-should-buy-a-business-instead-of-start-one http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/why-you-should-buy-a-business-instead-of-start-one Fri, 03 Feb 2017 06:00:00 +0000 <div style="font-family: Georgia, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24px;">Buying a business is like starting a business with a huge head start. </div> How much do you know about Letters of Intent? http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/how-much-do-you-know-about-letters-of-intent http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/how-much-do-you-know-about-letters-of-intent Fri, 27 Jan 2017 06:00:00 +0000 <div _mce_style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;" style="font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Georgia, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A letter of intent is a way of formally opening negotiations between the parties and the beginning of the Due Diligence process, where the buyer learns more about the business. </div> What questions should you ask before you buy a business? http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/what-questions-should-you-ask-before-you-buy-a-business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/what-questions-should-you-ask-before-you-buy-a-business Fri, 20 Jan 2017 06:00:00 +0000 <div _mce_style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Georgia, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;" style="font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Georgia, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Look before you leap - especially applies to buying a business.  Plan your questions carefully.</div> <div> </div> Be prepared with ways to overcome some pitfalls of buying a business. http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/be-prepared-with-ways-to-overcome-some-pitfalls-of-buying-a-business http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/be-prepared-with-ways-to-overcome-some-pitfalls-of-buying-a-business Fri, 13 Jan 2017 06:00:00 +0000 <div _mce_style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: Georgia, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center;" align="center" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 18pt; font-family: Georgia, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center;"> <div style="text-align: left;">If you're thinking of buying a business, educate yourself on ownership and seek expert advice.</div> <div> </div> </div> Step away from the bricks & mortar into a cyberbusiness http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/step-away-from-the-bricks--mortar-into-a-cyberbusiness http://www.benchmarkbusinessgroup.com/buy-a-business/buying-a-business-newsletter/step-away-from-the-bricks--mortar-into-a-cyberbusiness Fri, 06 Jan 2017 06:00:00 +0000 Online businesses can be great opportunities with high profit margins and low overhead.