SBA Loans If you’re planning to start a business or expand an existing business, you might need financing help. SBA participates in a number of loan programs designed for business owners who may have trouble qualifying for a traditional bank loan.…
When most people start thinking about different business ownership opportunities, they realize that there are plenty of choices. We always recommend finding something to do that you will love. Of course you have to choose a business that is within…
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The Letter of Intent has been signed by both buyer and seller and everything seems to be moving along just fine. It would seem that the deal is almost done. However, the due diligence process must now be completed. Due…
Need an Investor Visa? To qualify for an Investor Visa (E2 and others), find a bona fide enterprise that is not marginal and that fits your passions and abilities. What do we mean when we say “bona fide” and “not marginal”?…
Key Business and Financial Ratios Business and financial ratios are mathematical relationships between various balance sheet and income statement items. Applying these different business and financial ratios will help you better understand your business and with all your business acquisition…
Before answering the question, it makes sense to first ask why people want to be in business for themselves. What are their motives? There have been many surveys addressing this question. The words may be different, but the idea behind…
There are several key factors on the acquirer’s side of a sale, most of which are necessary to achieve a successful closing. Just as a seller has to deal with quite a few factors, the acquirer must also. Some of…
There is the oft-told story about Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonalds. Before he approached the McDonald brothers at their California hamburger restaurant, he spent quite a few days sitting in his car watching the business. Only when he was convinced…
No one hiring? Own a real business…buy an existing one! Over 70 percent of U.S. adults surveyed said they wish they worked for themselves. People typically become business owners in one of three ways – starting a business from scratch,…
1. Established. An existing business is a known entity. It has an established and historical track record. It has a customer or client base, established vendors, and suppliers. It has a physical location and has furniture, fixtures, and equipment all…
For a business to sell, there has to be a seller – and a buyer. The buyer of today is a bit different than the one of yesterday. Today’s buyer is not a risk-taker, is concerned about the financials, and…