A key advantage of buying a business rather than starting one from scratch is that an acquisition allows you to avoid the expenses and risks associated with a startup. But, how does one find the right business? There a...

Youre in a sitch - you need a loan to help pay for new equipment, refinance old debt, or to acquire a business. Chances are, very few of us have thousands, if not hundreds of thousands lying around ready to be spent on t...

It is no secret that there have been several positive movements regarding women in the workplace over the past few decades. In the year 1960, only one in five women held paid jobs, and those that did were paid 60% of the...

On occasion, failing businesses can offer ideal opportunities for interested buyers. While its important to pay attention to red flags, its important to consider that one sellers distressed business may be a hidden gem...

Most people don't like to dwell on it, but the truth is, nobody can run their business forever. Situations where the owner is "essential" or "integral" to the business (to which with their departure, the business could...

Youre the new owner of a recently purchased business - congrats! Be advised that the fun isnt over yet. One of the most critical phases in purchasing a business comes shortly after closing the deal. Done right, the tra...

Its an all too familiar storyline in the deal-making process; after months of hard work, the deal falls apart. For the most part, the cause is solely the fault of the parties involved, usually the seller, but sometimes e...

Selling a business is no small endeavor. There are documents to collect, decisions to make, emails to send, and so on. Needless to say, the process can feel daunting and overwhelming at times. This is why establishing sp...