Before answering the question, it makes sense to first ask why people want to be in business for themselves. What are their motives? There have been many surveys addressing this question. The words may be different, but the idea behind them and the order in...
[caption id="attachment_1584" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Photo Credit: Instant Vantage via Compfight cc[/caption] A serious buyer should have the answers to the following questions: Why are you considering the purchase of a business at this time? What is your time frame to find a suitable business? Are you open-minded about different...
[caption id="attachment_1527" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Photo Credit: morebyless via Compfight cc[/caption] 1. Established. An existing business is a known entity. It has an established and historical track record. It has a customer or client base, established vendors, and suppliers. It has a physical location and has furniture, fixtures,...