Even the most lucrative and attractive business deal can freeze in its tracks if an entrepreneur cannot get adequate business financing. This aspect is especially important if there is an opportunity for business acquisition, as really remarkable deals can be very few and far between, and getting adequate business purchase financing on time is the …

There are some steps in the business for sale process that benefit both the seller and you, the buyer. These steps protect the seller from “time-wasting” buyers, and the buyer from acquiring lemons. One of the most important questions when buying a business is “Can I see your financial statements?” Numbers provide vital information to …

If you are looking to buy or sell a business in the near future then you may want to consult an independent source for an accurate valuation of the business. No matter whether you are buying or selling, you should get your own valuation so you know what sort of figure you should expect to …

Although the term is somewhat malleable depending upon where you live, a “small business” is generally considered to be one that is privately owned and operated – that is, not a public company listed on any sort of stock exchange – with fewer than 100 employees (or fewer than 50 in the European Union). The …

The one trait the majority of all millionaires have in common is that they owned their own business. Every year thousands of people attempt to follow in their footsteps and start their own business. Failure rates are high for new businesses with over half of them out of business within five years. How do you …