One of the most important aspects of evaluating a business for sale is knowing what questions to ask the owner. As part of your preliminary due diligence, you’ve inquired about a number of businesses and created your ‘short list’ of a few top candidates. The next step is to delve deeper and speak directly to […]

When it comes to buying a restaurant, it’s important to evaluate it carefully. A posh restaurant with a steady stream of customers may turn out to be a lemon. On the contrary, a hole in the wall eatery on the far edge of town may turn out to be your diamond in the rough. Below […]

If you are in the market to buy a small business, you obviously want a business that interests you and lends itself to profitability. Yet, you also want a business that’s suitable for you and fits your lifestyle. In essence, finding the best business to buy comes down to buying the best business for you. […]