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Buying an existing business? Consider these factors

On Behalf of | Apr 23, 2018 | Mergers & Acquisitions |

There are many advantages to taking over an existing business rather than founding a new one. Existing businesses have already established themselves in the market, developed a customer base and built a reputation. They have a track record that can show you what has been successful or unsuccessful for them. And acquiring a business can be much faster than launching your own enterprise and waiting for it to grow to a certain size.

But buying a business has its perils as well as its advantages. Making a false step during the buying process or the resulting takeover can spell disaster. There are several important factors to take into consideration to help ensure success.

  • Why is the owner selling the business? There are many motivations for selling a business. Perhaps they want less stress in their life, they’ve moved on to new things or they are simply sick of running the business. But in some cases, it may be that the business is somehow troubled.
  • Consider what you are looking for in a business. Factors such as the number of employees, the company’s location, its industry and the lifestyle adjustments that you will have to make to run it will all come into play. Evaluate several businesses that are up for sale and decide which one has the qualities that you need.
  • You should also consider the market that you will be entering. Is it already crowded with similar businesses? If so, how will yours stand out? Perhaps you see that there is not a lot of competition in the market, so you will be able to easily break in and establish a niche.
  • Performing due diligence is absolutely crucial for any would-be business owner. Diving into a purchase without completing due diligence is a recipe for disaster down the road. Many entrepreneurs work with business attorneys to uncover any hidden details that may be discovered when undertaking due diligence.

Taking over an existing business

There may be several complex legal issues that arise as you take over the business. Even the savviest and most experienced business owners run into complications. To be as successful as possible, entrepreneurs should consider their legal options through every step of the business process, from purchase to takeover.