The Knowledge
Learn how to buy a business well.
A growing library of practical conversations — from deciding whether to buy at all, through evaluation and due diligence, to taking over with confidence. Choose a subject to begin.
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Finding the Right Business
Whether business ownership is right for you, and what kind of business actually suits your life, skills and appetite for risk.
10 conversations02
Evaluating a Business
Practical buying guides for reading a business honestly — what the numbers really say and where the risks hide.
10 conversations03
Due Diligence
The disciplines of checking a business thoroughly before you commit. Each conversation links into the Due Diligence Tool.
10 conversations04
The Deal
Most buyers have never bought a business. These conversations demystify offers, negotiation and deal structure.
10 conversations05
Taking Over
Most acquisitions fail after settlement. These conversations are about the crucial first months of ownership.
10 conversations06
Stories from the Real World
Real acquisition stories — the wins, the mistakes, and the lessons that only experience teaches.
10 conversations