Business Opportunities Articles For Entrepreneurs & Small Business OwnersSelling Your Business to a Foreign BuyerIf you are considering selling your business, and you are interested in the foreign business market then there are a few things that you should know to help be successful. It is difficult to manage running a business, as well as presenting the business to suitable potential buyers. Selling your business on an international level […] Franchise Stats – Franchising Expected to Skyrocket in 5 YearsFranchising across all industries is set to boom over the next five years, two separate groups of business and financial analysis firms say so. FRANdata, a franchising activity analysis team found in a recent study that in 2014, franchise unit demands are expected to go up by about 12%. IHS Global Insight concurs, adding that […] How To Identify Business OpportunitiesAre you a business owner looking to increase revenue? 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Below are […] Business Buyers – Why You Should Get a Business ValuationYou 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 […] Expect the Unexpected When Buying a BusinessAfter weeks to months of searching, you find the small business for sale that is right for you. You feel it in your heart that this is your dream business. You want to buy the business right away, making light of the due diligence process and ignoring the red flag warnings. Remember that buying a […] Before You Buy That Small BusinessBuying a business entails some risks but these are less than when you start a new business. An existing business has the necessary equipment and inventory; customers; trained employees; and performance history. Before committing to buy a small business, consider the following. 1. Emerging Threat in the Location A small business for sale may be […] 3 Key Tips on How to Buy a Business for Sale1. Conduct the due diligence process thoroughly Request pertinent documents from the seller. Be organized so you can cover all aspects of the business. Look over the financial records. Investigate the industry, competition, location of the business, contracts, and marketing. Observe its daily operations and employee-client interaction. 2. Seek the help of professionals Spend money […] Buying a Business – 7 Things You Need to KnowAn entrepreneur appreciates the benefits of buying a business compared to starting his or her own business. An existing business has laid its foundation, saving the new owner time, money and effort to hurdle the birth pains of a new business. 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The economic recession is partly responsible for this as many people have lost their jobs. With some money saved, the unemployed have become entrepreneurs. They are now their own bosses. They may have bought an existing business, started […] 10 Tips on Using an Investor to Help You Buy a BusinessHow will you go about buying a business that matches your skills and experience? Very few people have the means to buy a business without resorting to borrowing or looking for a business investor. Financing your business is an important step towards realizing your dream of owning your own company. The first source of funding […] 10 Tips on How to Buy a Business the Right WayBuying a business is a big and life-changing decision that also involves your family. You have so much at stake – your savings, energy and time – that the buying process could be overwhelming. Buying an existing business is less risky than starting a new one. Its advantages include an existing market, trained employees, ongoing […] Meet Customers and Suppliers Before Buying a BusinessThe 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 […] How to Value Inventory when Buying a BusinessBuying a business can be a complicated process. There are many areas that may cause the failure of purchase negotiations or cause animosity between the seller and buyer. One such area is the valuation of the business. Determining the worth of a business is a crucial and critical aspect of the buying process. If you […] Top 10 Franchise Opportunities for 2012Every year-end, a publication or media organization, a group or individual comes up with a “best or worst” list for the year that is about to end. In the business world, two such annual ratings or rankings include The Top 10 Franchises by Franchise 500 and the 100 AllBusiness AllStar Franchises for 2012 by AllBusiness.com. […] |
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