If you see two businesses side by side, with one successful and the other not, chances are great that management is the difference. A well-written business plan, with goals and pro forma financials to follow, and a good policies and procedures manual help you be a successful business manager. 

In order to know where your business is going, you must have a business plan.  Without one, it would be like attempting to drive to a location with no knowledge of how to get there.  Besides being a guide, it must get the attention immediately of Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors or Ban

In our post “I Think I Want to Buy a Business.  Where Do I start?” we noted that you may want to start with lining up professional assistance to help you avoid the pitfalls of doing it yourself.  That’s what experts are for, after all:  to fill in the gaps in our per

When buying a business, what are some basic questions you should ask? One of your key objectives is to become educated about the business and the process, so that you can make an informed decision. This will minimize the risk, risk which is inherent in purchasing a business, starting a business, or

So you want to buy a business!  That is the American dream. However, there are several things you need to think about before you take that big step. I will discuss some of the practical considerations in running a small business in a later blog but for now let's discuss your decision and some o

The three components of a successful business are location, product/service, and management.  As a prospective buyer, you have a vision of being your own boss and calling your own shots.  People go into business for various reasons, including but not limited to, financial independence, job

When considering the purchase of a business, one of the most common concerns is how to get a picture of the true value of the business.  Of course, this is a huge consideration in a for-profit business, as the amount of the purchase price must give a good return for the buyer’s investment

The type of business for which you've been waiting has just come up for sale. You'd like to make an offer, but are you certain that the asking price resembles its actual value? Just as some parents overestimate the talents of their offspring, the emotional attachment of an owner to his organization

The decision to branch out on your own and buy your own business is a big one and needs careful thought and planning.   To help you, we’ve outlined some top tips to remember when buying a business. How much time are you willing to devote to running the business?  It is import

Are you thinking about making your dreams of owning a restaurant a reality? Purchasing an existing restaurant can be a lot easier than starting one from scratch, but you need to take a measured and careful approach to the situation to increase your odds of success. It's true that many restaurants fa


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