Buying A Business

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How the In-person Visit Fits into the Business Buying Process

Many first-time business buyers are shocked at how little information they receive about a business in the early stages of the buying process. And yes, it’s true that the financial information isn’t going to be all-inclusive. But financial information isn’t all there is to know about a business. You can and should use all (legal)

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5 Questions to Ask During the In-Person Visit (+3 bonus questions!)

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard first-time business buyers tell me that they were shocked that they didn’t get to look at more financial and business information before they were expected to make an offer. On the one hand, I certainly take their point. It’s true that the financial information you get is

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Buying a Business Is Less Risky Than a Startup

Owning and operating a business, being your own boss, is an inextricable part of the American Dream. It’s no coincidence that a particularly common mantra for politicians—both Democrat and Republican—is “small business is the backbone of the American economy.” And it’s true. According to data from the Small Business Association, in 2016, small businesses accounted

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