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Should Buyer Consider Relocating Business To Avoid Expensive Lease

June 9, 2005 Admin AOP

Question: We are completing our due diligence on a small "OFF-PRICE" apparel business. Through the process it was disclosed that the owner of the property will be raising the rent when the lease expires in 6 months. Since the current…

Financing The Purchase

Does SBA Look Favorably On Industry Experience?

June 7, 2005 Admin AOP

Question: I have worked in the childcare industry for many years. I am now interested in purchasing a day care center. I have found a center I wish to purchase in another state. Because of my 25 years of managing…

Reviewing Financials

How Much Working Capital Should A New Business Owner Plan On Having?

June 1, 2005 Admin AOP

Question: If you buy a business and you're getting a loan, how much capital should you have available until the business starts generating income? For example, if I have $100,000 should I be looking for a business that's $50,000 keeping…

Key Business Buyer Issues

Individual Buyer Can React Faster Than Larger Acquirers To Good Deals

May 31, 2005 Admin AOP

Question: I've been searching as an individual investor (after reading your book) for a company that I can put 1/3 down, finance 2/3, and still get paid a salary. When I do find these opportunities, invariably an Investor Group or…

Valuing A Business

Valuation Of A Small Independent Motel

May 26, 2005 Admin AOP

Question: What is the best way to determine the asking price of an independent motel business? The motel I am looking at has an asking price of $435,000 and annual revenue of $145,000. This motel is in a very small…

Key Business Buyer Issues

Recent College Grad Getting Cold Shoulder From Sellers

May 24, 2005 Admin AOP

Question: What is my best approach for purchasing a business? I have found a few businesses with great numbers and an existing clientele. The problem I am running into is when asked for my financials to determine my buying power…

Key Business Buyer Issues

Fall In Love With The Profit NOT The Product

May 10, 2005 Admin AOP

When looking at a business, focus upon how much profit you can generate from the business and not on how "exciting" the product is. Profit, not product, is what pays the bills. Conversely, a wonderful product that has limited demand…

Negotiating & Structuring The Deal

Should Buyer “Stall” To Negotiate Better Terms?

May 5, 2005 Admin AOP

Question: I'm thinking about buying a 20 year old wholesale/distribution business. They have many longtime clients. I have some experience with this type of business. The current owner will be retiring to Europe from Florida. He is scheduled to leave…

Due Diligence

Seller Refuses To Allow Buyer To Meet With Employees

May 3, 2005 Admin AOP

Question: I am in the final stages of negotiating the purchase of an existing Subway location from the owner. He is the owner operator of this particular location. My lawyer insists that I must meet with all of the employees…

Key Business Buyer Issues

Seller Will Not Release Financials Without Personal Financial Statement From Buyer

April 28, 2005 Admin AOP

Question: I am looking at a business being sold directly by the seller. I have asked to see her financials but she won't release them to me unless I provide her with my personal financial statement. What should I do?…

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Should Buyer Consider Relocating Business To Avoid Expensive Lease

Does SBA Look Favorably On Industry Experience?

How Much Working Capital Should A New Business Owner Plan On Having?

Individual Buyer Can React Faster Than Larger Acquirers To Good Deals

Valuation Of A Small Independent Motel

Recent College Grad Getting Cold Shoulder From Sellers

Fall In Love With The Profit NOT The Product

Should Buyer “Stall” To Negotiate Better Terms?

Seller Refuses To Allow Buyer To Meet With Employees

Seller Will Not Release Financials Without Personal Financial Statement From Buyer

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