Buying A Business

Before buying any business, a seller must ask questions, lots of questions.  If there is ever a time where one…

A recent article on Businessbroker.net entitled, First Time Buyer Processes by business broker Pat Jones explores the process of buying…

What exactly does the term “goodwill” mean when it comes to buying or selling a business?  Usually, the term “goodwill”…

Business appraisals are not one-dimensional.  In fact, a good business appraisal is one that factors in a wide range of…

Buying a business can be an exciting prospect.  For many prospective business owners, owning a business is the fulfillment of…

The Letter of Intent has been signed by both buyer and seller and everything seems to be moving along just…

Before answering the question, it makes sense to first ask why people want to be in business for themselves. What…

There are several key factors on the acquirer’s side of a sale, most of which are necessary to achieve a…

There is the oft-told story about Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonalds. Before he approached the McDonald brothers at their…

1. Established. An existing business is a known entity. It has an established and historical track record. It has a…