The following table containers a list of our articles written specifically potential business buyers. Statistics tend to unfavor business buyers as more than 90% of these buyers never buy any business even after years of research and sometimes a lot of money spent in the process. From my experience as a business broker I can see that most buyers are not well prepared to purchase a business. Most of them lack basic understanding of the purchase process and as a result make numerous mistakes that cost them their business purchase dreams. If you are a serious buyer them please take the time to read these free articles. You will learn the basics and will save yourself a lot of unnecessary costs and maybe you will buy your dream company.
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Article Description |
The Business Buying Process |
Understanding the process of buying a business will help a motivated buyer find the right business for him/her while saving time and money buy avoiding costly mistakes generally made by most potential buyers. This article explains the details of this process, |
Who Are Business Sellers? |
It is very helpful for potential business buyers to understand the different kinds of profiles of business sellers in order to manage the relationship most effectively. Successful buyers understand the emotional aspect of buying a business and know how to deal with emotional sellers. |
The Business Purchase Process is Not Efficient! |
Most analytical buyers become very frustrated when spotting the inefficiencies of the business purchase process. This article explains the reasons for these inefficiencies so that buyers can make an informed choice whether they are ready to embark in the process despite its apparent inefficiencies or explore other career options. |
Would You Buy a Business in a Recession? |
Recession is a difficult time for most businesses. Profits are lower and previsions for future earnings are very uncertain. however, it is in these tumultuous times that opportunities are found. A good business with good fundamentals will remain good even in recession. Profits might decrease momentarily but the business model will remain relevant. |
Buying a Business in Canada |
Canada is a very different market for businesses from the US. Most writing about the purchase of business only apply to the US. This article shed some lights on the specifications of the Canadian market and how to deal with them from a buyer's perspective |
Business Buyers' Myth: Only Bad Businesses are for Sale |
Since I have been practicing the business brokerage profession, I have been confronted by the most common buyer's question " if this is so good, then why is it for sale". The general myth is that only bad businesses are for sale. This cannot be further from the truth. This article explains why such a myth is unfounded. |
Baby Boomers Looking for Successors. |
One of the growing trend in Canada and the US is the retirement of the baby boomers generation. A large number of business sellers will reach the retirement age in the next 20 years and will need to sell their businesses. This creates a lot of opportunities for the savvy buyers. |
How to Value a Small Business? |
it is important from business buyers to have some understanding of business valuation in order to offer reasonable prices for businesses they are interested in. This article some of the aspects of business valuation. |
Buying a Business - 7 Mistakes to Avoid |
The average business buyer makes several mistakes that prevent him//her from acquiring their dream business. This article lists these common mistakes and explains how to avoid them. |
Buying a Business Takes Persistence a Lot of it! |
The purchase of a business could be very complicated and requires a lot of energy. Buyers who lack this energy are better off look for other career options. Persistent buyer will find and purchase the right business for them. |
Types of Businesses for Sale – from a Business Buyer's Perspective |
This articles gives some details about the different types of businesses available for sale with advantages and disadvantages for each category. It's very important for buyers to understand the types of businesses that will suite them best before making what could be a lifetime commitment. |
How to Negotiate a Purchase Price for a Business? |
The art of negotiation requires a lot of skills. Unlike the the common misconception a great negotiator does not always obtain the best possible price from a business. The skilled negotiator secures the right business at the right price while obtaining the seller's entire cooperation to take the business to new horizons of prosperity. |
How to Deal with Business Brokers |
Business brokers are professional who spend the largest part of their time interviewing and screening potential business buyers. understanding how they work will help you avoid being categorized as a time waster and will give you the access to the best businesses on the market. |
The Necessary Leap of Faith to Buy a Business |
Buying the right business is much more than just analyzing business opportunities. Successful buyers know when to stop analyzing and start acting. They will be no time when all lights are green at the same time. Successful buyers have the gut to act when they find the opportunity even when some lights look like red. |
Buy an Existing Business or Start a New One? |
The media, scholars and business schools continue to hype the merits of entrepreneurship and the launch of businesses from scratch. The subject of purchasing an existing business and taking it to the next level is unfortunately not as much hyped even if it has much higher success rates. |
Business for Sale Listings |
Ways to find listings for small businesses available for sale. The Internet has emerged as the most effective medium for searching new business available for sale. |
