Grow Through Acquisition Library
Preliminary Due Diligence: Steps to Should Take Before Making an Offer on a Small Business
It can be exciting to find a small business that meets your criteria for acquisition. But before pressing forward with …
What to Consider Before Buying an Established Business
As a business owner, you know the importance of growth. Efforts to grow organically through increased awareness, by building a …
Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Second Business
From overlooking key issues to making missteps in negotiations, there are mistakes to avoid when buying a second business. In …
How to Use Your Retirement Savings to Fund Your Business Acquisition
You have many options for attaining the funding you need to finance a business acquisition. But if the idea of …
How to Find a Second Business to Acquire
If you own a business and are interested in growth, you may want to find a second business to acquire. …
How to Renegotiate with the Seller
Due diligence is one of the most important tasks you’ll take on when buying a business. Through the process, you’ll …
Close the Deal: 11 Things You Need to Take Ownership of a Small Business
A great deal of work goes into finding a business to buy. Once you’ve found one, completed the due diligence …
Consider Asset-Backed Financing for a Business Acquisition
There are many ways to cover the costs of a business acquisition. One that few owners consider is asset-backed financing. …
Should I Buy a Distressed Business?
You can find distressed businesses in every industry. Some can be great opportunities, especially if they can be bought for …
Partnering to Raise the Capital You Need to Buy a Business
It can be expensive to buy a business. In many cases, the costs are far higher than a person can …
The Reasons You Need a Letter of Intent (LOI) to Purchase a Business
When you find a business you’d like to purchase, your attorney will draft a letter of intent (LOI) to indicate …
Find an Accountant for Your Acquisition
You’ll need to find a knowledgeable business accountant for any small business acquisition—and for all the work that follows. Here’s …
Find an Attorney for Your Acquisition
If you’re thinking of buying another business, you’ll need to find an attorney who can draft agreements, review contracts, and …
Assessing the Listing: What Buyers Should Look for in Every Business Posting
Almost every business listing on business brokerage sites follows a specific format. It can be great to have this consistency—and …
How to Evaluate the Price of a Business
Looking for a business to buy? Once you find one and pour through its documents, financials, and records, you’ll need …
Why Seller Financing Can Be a Great Source of Capital for an Acquisition
Seller financing is often a great option for covering the costs of a business that’s for sale. Sometimes called a …
Starting the Acquisition Process: The Right Ways to Connect with an Owner
Ready to take on the small business acquisition process? Your research, conversations with key industry players, and searches on business …
Term Loans for a Business Acquisition
When it comes to funding a small business acquisition, loans are one of the most common sources of capital. Many …
What You Need to Know to Buy a Second Business
Want to buy another business? Many owners are making this smart move to grow and scale their current business, reach …
Post-Transition: The Actions You Need to Take After Buying a Business
You’ve spent months searching for a business to buy, pouring through financials, negotiating offers, and navigating financing. After buying a …
Negotiate the Terms of an Acquisition
You’ve found a business that meets your criteria and you’ve vetted it with your accountant and attorney. Now, your focus …
Create a Business Plan That’ll Help You Attain Financing for Growth
When you apply for an SBA loan, a term loan, or seller financing for a business you plan to buy, …
Using an SBA Loan for a Business Acquisition
Many business owners take on an SBA loan to cover the costs of a small business acquisition. Named after the …
The Due Diligence Process for Business Acquisitions
In the due diligence process, you’ll review the ins and outs of the business you intend to buy. You’ll gather …
Buying a Business That Isn’t for Sale
One of the best growth strategies for your current business—or to expand your investment portfolio—may be to buy another established, …
Buy a Business: The Sales Agreement
After you’ve found a business to buy, evaluated its viability, and negotiated its terms, your attorney will draft a sales …
Your Go-to Guide to Financing Growth Through Acquisition
It can be expensive to buy a business. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to take on financing your acquisition. …
