It is to the buyer’s advantage to understand the owner of the business for sale. When the seller believes you are the right person to buy the business, he or she will try to make the deal happen even to the extent of structuring the terms to accommodate you. Here are some tips on how …

There are three aspects to coming up with the kind of money it takes to buy a franchise – coughing up the initial franchise fee, finding a place from which to do business, and paying for supplies and inventory.  Cheap franchises are an especially hot commodity in a down economy.  But don’t be fooled by a low price tag.  …

You want to start a business by buying an existing company. After considering the pros and cons of the various businesses for sale on the market, you have narrowed down your choice to one business. It is time to make an offer. How much is the business for sale worth, and how do you do …

The success of a business depends not only on a business owner’s efforts but also on reliable suppliers/vendors and satisfied customers. It is prudent therefore for you, the buyer, to talk to the seller’s key customers and suppliers before committing to buy a business. It is usually when the purchase of the business is about …

55 Years Ago, I started my career as an Entrepreneur.  I was 11 years old when I walked around my neighborhood, and asked my neighbors if I could mow their lawn for $2.00.  I decided to start my Gardening Business to help pay for a brand new Raleigh Bicycle I had my eyes on, after …