Buying Businesses
Bedridden to Businessman: Raising $800k from Individual Investors to Buy an $8 Million Biz
Follow Kevin Bibelhausen's journey to acquisition entrepreneurship. Learn how Kevin relied on small individual investors to help purchase Heritage Fabrics and now pays it forward.
Leaving Academia: Buying a Business to Take Control Over Work/Life Balance
Follow Heather Shattuck-Heidorn's journey to acquisition entrepreneurship. Learn how a complete change of course from tenure track academia led to long-awaited control over work/life balance.
Inside the Mind of an Acquirer with Valtech’s Randy Woods
Learn about the sale of Randy Woods' business to Valtech, and his current position with Valtech identifying potential acquisition targets. Gain insights for selecting the right banker/M&A adviser.
What Are the Best Online Escrow Services?
Learn what an online escrow service can do for you and what to look for when selecting one. Discover six of the best online escrow services to help protect your transaction.
What Is the Lehman Formula?
Here's an introduction to this long-standing formula for calculating the brokerage commission on a business sale. Learn what the Lehman Formula is, how it's calculated and other costs to watch for.
How to Choose the Right Business Structure
Explore the various organizational structures a business can take. Learn how to choose the right structure for your business.
Where and How to Buy Distressed Assets
Learn where and how to buy distressed assets. Understand the potential risks and challenges before investing.
Understanding Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
Learn how to pursue your entrepreneurial dreams through ETA. Receive valuable advice for the ETA process.
The Best Online Tools for Due Diligence
Learn why you should consider using due diligence software. Explore the pros and cons of some of the best online due diligence products on the market.
How To Protect Yourself When Doing Business Online
Valuable advice for conducting any business online, plus specific tips for buying a business through an online channel. Learn to protect yourself and feel more confident in your online exchanges.
8 Factors That Can Impact Business Valuation
Learn 8 factors which can impact how your business is valued. Understand why valuation matters and what to do if you don't like your business valuation.
How to Evaluate Small Business Financials
Financial statements tell the story of a business's health and longevity. Learn how to evaluate these documents and unlock the secrets of your target acquisition.
Common Mistakes When Buying A Business
Explore business buyers' common mistakes: personal, financial, operational and legal. Gain insights critical to avoiding these mistakes and making your business purchases successful.
Understanding the Franchise Purchase Process
Take a walk through the franchise purchase process. Learn the key questions to ask yourself, other franchisees and the franchisor before committing to a franchise purchase.
Should You Buy a Franchise?
Learn the origins of franchises. Understand how franchises are operated, are regulated and their pros and cons.
What Are Oilfield Service Companies?
Understand the origins and capabilities of oilfield service companies. Read future success outlooks from various key players in the OFS sector.
What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?
Learn all about NDAs: what they are, when they are required, and what they cover. Consider the pros and cons of signing an NDA.
How to Finance a Business Purchase
Learn the many avenues available for funding the purchase of an existing business. Discover which avenues will work for your business acquisition.
How to Find the Right Business to Buy
Discover what you should evaluate when selecting a business that is right for you. Learn some great tips for conducting your business search.
6 Differences Between Business Brokers And Real Estate Agents
Business brokers and real estate agents are not the same. Learn the key differences so you can choose the correct professional for your business needs.