Issues to Consider When Buying a Business
When contemplating purchasing a business, you have some major issues to sort through. Where do you start?
- Type of Deal. What kind of deal will it be - purchasing
the assets of the business or purchasing the stock?
- Confidentiality. If the seller will be sharing
confidential information, such as financial statements and customer
lists, the buyer probably will be asked to sign a Confidentiality
Agreement.
- Letters of Intent. Consider whether signing a letter of
intent makes sense before you invest a great deal of time and
money.
- Due Diligence. Make sure you have thoroughly checked out
the business you are buying-its financial performance,
assets, liabilities, contracts, employees and more. Click here to
view a sample due
diligence checklist.
- Definitive Agreement. You will need a comprehensive
definitive agreement setting forth the terms of the
acquisition.
For a detailed review of the issues to consider when buying a business, click here to view a Checklist for Acquisition of a Private Company.
Find more great tips and advice on buying, starting or selling businesses at AllBusiness.com.
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