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Buying a business is a big decision, but it allows the buyer to become an entrepreneur without having to create a business from the ground up. Thousands of companies change hands every year, and that figure is expected to rise dramatically in the coming years as millions more baby- boomers retire and sell their businesses.
However, the process of locating a firm for sale and completing the transaction may be lengthy and difficult. The prospective purchaser would be wise to have experienced support and use a step-by-step checklist when purchasing an established firm.

Looking for businesses for sale

You should look for a business within a sector in which you have some experience, and about which you are enthusiastic. This has always been and remains the most straightforward way to minimise risks and ensure success. Passion alone isn’t enough.

  • There are many ways to locate a business for sale that meets the prospective buyer’s criteria. Among them are:
  • Online business markets
  • The Business for Sale category of classified newspaper adverts.
  • Informal small-business entrepreneur networks
  • Attending meetings or industry conferences to get advice from other business people.
  • Using the services of a business broker.