Buying A Business
Due diligence is research and analysis of a company or organization in preparation for a business transaction, such as a purchase of a business or sec...
Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 3:51 PM
If you want to buy a small business, business for sale web sites are the best places to look. Bizbuysell and Bizquest are both good sources for small bus...
Sat, Jan 14, 2017 at 3:52 PM
A finder's fee is a commission paid to an intermediary or a facilitator of a transaction. The fee is earned because the intermediary discovered the...
Wed, Sep 7, 2016 at 2:29 PM
The average time is about 9 months for a small business, but there is a wide variation. It’s not uncommon for a buyer to look at hundreds of listings,...
Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 3:42 PM
It’s very difficult to get financing to buy a small business. The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides acquisition financing, but it’s hard to ...
Wed, Sep 7, 2016 at 2:30 PM
A contingent payment is a payment that is paid when something happens in the future. Contingent payments are often used in M&A transactions to brid...
Wed, Sep 7, 2016 at 2:31 PM
Yes, if you can afford it. An intermediary can search web sites for businesses matching your criteria. They can also search for “pre-market” business...
Wed, Sep 7, 2016 at 2:33 PM