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The average business for sale buyer goes into the buying process with an arsenal of boilerplate questions for the seller. But the questions buyers really need answered are the questions they usually don’t think to ask. Continue reading Part 4 of 5: Five Questions Business Buyers Should Ask, but Usually Don’t

Small business ownership is more popular than ever, but the road to owning a business that fits your personality and goals can be fraught with pitfalls if you’re not fully prepared.

Some studies indicate that well over half of all Americans are interested in owning a small business, yet the number of people Continue reading Part 3 of 5: Business Selection for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Thinking of turning your dream of starting a business into reality? You’re in good company. According to a 2006 Yahoo Inc. poll, two-thirds of Americans have entrepreneurial aspirations for reasons including the ability to do what they love and so they can be their own boss. User statistics from BizBuySell, Continue reading Part 2 of 5: How to Successfully Buy a Small Business

Over the past year, historically high levels of unemployment have left record numbers of highly-skilled individuals looking for work. This has caused many to ask themselves if now could be the right time to pursue their dream of buying a business and becoming their own boss. Continue reading Part 1 of 5: Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Small Business?

On September 15th, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke uttered the words we’ve all been waiting for months and months (if not years) to hear. He said, “From a technical perspective, the recession is very likely over at this point.” Music to my ears! Continue reading Adios, Recession - Now let the spending and lending begin!