
How to buy a business
Many people dream of running their own business - whether it's the freedom you get from choosing your hours, being your own boss or just being able to make more money, buying a business can seem like a great way forward. Once you've decided to take the plunge and buy a business though, how do you know where to start?
With so much to consider, starting to buy a business can seem like a daunting task. That's why we've put together a complete list of guides on everything you need to know when buying a business. Every aspect, from whether you're ready to run a business to getting the best deal is covered.
Have a read through to find out everything you need to know when buying a business.
Before you buy
- Are you ready to run your own business? 7 min read
- The best lifestyle businesses to buy in 2017 7 min read
- How to buy a lifestyle business 7 min read
- Choosing a business based on your skill set 7 min read
- How much can I afford to spend buying a business? 7 min read
- Should you go for a start-up or an existing business? 7 min read
- Choosing the business that’s right for you 7 min read
The buying process
- How to write a business plan when buying a business 7 min read
- How to visually assess the potential of your new business 7 min read
- 10 questions to ask the seller when buying a business 7 min read
- How can you make sure a business is worth buying? 7 min read
- Small Business Financing – How to Raise Business Finance 7 min read
Completing your purchase
- 7 essential things you need to know when buying a business 7 min read
- Due diligence you mustn’t overlook 7 min read
- How to perform due diligence on an online business 7 min read
- How to determine the value of a business before making an offer 7 min read
- Making an offer on a business 7 min read
- How do you negotiate the best deal? 7 min read
Sector specific guides
- What does it takes to succeed in convenience retailing? 7 min read
- 5 things to look out for when buying a convenience store 7 min read
- Guide to restaurant due diligence 7 min read
- Expert advice on buying & running a convenience store 7 min read
- Expert guide to buying an ecommerce business 7 min read
- How to build a portfolio of online businesses 7 min read
- How to spot opportunities to grow online businesses listed for sale 7 min read
- How to take card payments in your mobile catering business 7 min read
- Social media guide for coffee shops 7 min read
- What you need to know about buying an app business 7 min read
- How to buy a coffee shop 7 min read
- How to buy a hotel 7 min read
- How to buy a restaurant 7 min read
- How to buy a shop 7 min read
- How to run and grow an eCommerce business 7 min read
- How to run a mobile catering business 7 min read