Even if your business is small and local at the moment, you may have big plans to someday expand and become a large, widespread, and highly successful corporation. However, becoming a major corporation is only possible via numerous baby steps taken along the way. One strategy for growing your company over time is conducting a number of strategic business acquisitions. Even if … [Read more...] about How Companies Can Strategize Future Business Acquisitions in Just 4 Straightforward Steps
Buying a Business
Factors to Consider When Buying a Business
One way to get into entrepreneurship is by buying a business. The weak economy has provided a boost for those who are in the market for buying a business, given the wider range of available businesses to purchase. Pros and Cons of Buying a Business Buying a business represent a less risky way of starting a business. But like any other choices in this world, it has its … [Read more...] about Factors to Consider When Buying a Business
How to Finance a Business Purchase
You've just walked out of a business owner's office, who has grown an established, profitable business that he is willing to sell to you, for very favorable purchase terms, at a fair price. But you have no clue how you are going to raise the necessary capital required to complete the purchase. Sounds familiar? Pursuing a viable company to purchase is a very competitive … [Read more...] about How to Finance a Business Purchase
Types of Purchase and Sale of a Business
While no two deals are ever quite the same, the purchase and sale of a business will usually fall in to one of three categories: an asset purchase;a stock purchase; ora merger. There are numerous pros and cons for each type of transaction. Asset Purchase Probably, the easiest way to buy a business is to purchase a seller's assets, free and clear of any and all … [Read more...] about Types of Purchase and Sale of a Business
Determining the Price of a Small Business
Buying a business is the quickest and fastest route to entrepreneurship. Instead of spending time pre-planning and starting a business, you will have in your hands a business that may have already proven viable. An existing business may come with a solid customer base, supplier relationships, and even a well-developed brand. This is the best option for you if you want less … [Read more...] about Determining the Price of a Small Business