Buying a Business

Small Business Loans for Women

Women are far less likely to benefit from the benefits of small business ownership than their male counterparts. Luckily, there are some resources available to help even the playing field and make small business ownership a reality for all entrepreneurs.

Key Legal Documents in a Business Sale

When going through a business transaction, there are a number of legal documents that are required. This post lays out the common legal documents included in a business sale.

How to Handle Customer Deposits in a Business Sale

Customer deposits are prepayments for goods or services that will be delivered in the future. This post covers how these deposits are handled in a business sale.

What is a search fund?

Invented in 1984 by Irving Grousbeck, search funds have become a popular way for people to acquire small businesses using investor capital.

Securing a Seller Note in a Small Business Sale

Seller financing is used in a majority of small business acquisitions. However, business owners are often concerned about their recourse if the transition falls. Read on to learn how seller financing is secured in a business sale.

Working Capital in a Small Business Acquisition

Working capital allows operations to run smoothly even when there's cash coming in and out the door on different timelines. We'll help you understand all things working capital as it relates to small business acquisitions.

Should you buy a business or start from scratch?

Too many people fall victim to trying to build a rocket ship from scratch and send it to the moon. We believe the wiser approach is to buy a muscle car on Main Street.

10 Tips for Buying a Business in a New Industry

Thinking of purchasing a business in a new industry? This is the list for you.

How to measure returns on a small business acquisition with MOIC

Multiple of invested capital (or MOIC) is a useful metric when considering the purchase of a small business. We'll go through what it is, how to calculate it, and how to use MOIC when conducting due diligence.

How to Determine What Size Business You Can Buy

Unlike the real estate market, the market for buying a business can be confusing and opaque. We outline the main considerations for estimating the size of the business you can buy.

Buying a Franchise vs. an Independent Business

Franchises are a great option if you want to de-risk as a small business owner. However, it's also important to consider an alternative option: buying an independent small business.

Assumed & Excluded Liabilities in an Asset Purchase

Buying a business’s assets does not mean you become responsible for the selling companies liabilities. There are, however, important exceptions you need to know before you proceed with the transaction.

Using a 401(k) to Buy a Business

You can partially or wholly fund your business purchase by executing a 401k Rollover as Business Start-up (ROBS). But that’s not the only way to leverage a 401k to buy a business.

Comprehensive Buying A Business Checklist: Due Diligence and More

From business selection to due diligence to negotiating, make sure you are checking all the boxes as you go on your journey of buying an existing business.

The 10 Steps To Buying A Business

From identifying what you want in a business to maintaining your new business, there are many steps to take in the process of buying a business. Make sure you don’t miss any important ones along the way.

How To Find a Business Broker as a Buyer

Finding a business to buy can be hard. Having the expert help of a broker can help you make the right decision if you choose the right one.

Seller Notes In Financing A Business For Sale

Commonly used in small business acquisitions, a seller promissory note enables the seller to provide a loan to the buyer.

5 Ways to Find Businesses for Sale

Business-for-sale listing websites aren't the only place where you can find businesses for sale. Besides the slew of listing websites, you can try brokers, the owners directly, and more.

How To Use An SBA Loan To Buy A Business

SBA loans can help you finance acquiring an existing business or franchise if you meet the SBA requirements.

The Tax Consequences Of Buying A Business To Consider

When buying a business, many factors may influence your deductions and taxes owed: asset sales vs. stock sales, S Corps vs. LLC's, and more.