Category: Key Business Buyer Issues

There’s a reason why buying a business is referred to as a “buying process”. There are a substantial number of steps involved and much to consider, especially for anyone who has never bought one before. This is a major decision…

Global Political Concerns And Buying A Business If you listen to news outlets and read articles from across the political landscape, it would be easy to believe that the world is about to end. This is not simply in the…

It's normal for a buyer to experience concern and apprehension as they close in on a deal to buy a business. What buyers often don't anticipate however is being hit with remorse from the seller. Except in cases where the…

I try to read every article about business buying and selling and specifically in regional markets across the globe. If one were to believe the contents of each one, you could go crazy. I have read ones that state: Valuations…

One of the big problems with buying a business is that it costs nothing to look. There are hundreds of thousands of businesses listed for sale, lots of business brokers and countless other resources one can tap into while in…

Very few businesses have steady and equal activity each month of the year. As such, it's critically important to understand the seasonality of any business you may be buying. The obvious issue of course is the working capital requirements when…

It's understandable that many people think that all they need to do is to use a business broker to search for a business and then engage an accountant and lawyer to assist them with the financial and legal details involved…

There's a major difference regarding timelines when buying a business versus a real estate transaction. In a typical real estate deal, there are hard deadlines set by lenders, closing agents, buyers (who may be vacating a current house) and sellers…

How wonderful it would be to buy a business, hire a top notch manager who will oversee the operations while you sit on the beach and relax. This is the vision some people have in mind when buying a business…

Imagine that you complete the purchase of a business. You get the keys to the place, and on day one you walk in totally excited to take advantage of the wonderful opportunity only to discover that there's no furniture in…