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Buying An Existing Business: An Introduction - Click To Read Article
Buying an existing business, compared to other means of getting into your own business, is in my opinion the safest way to go. But you must plan your purchase carefully. This article outlines the advantages and disadvantages of making one of the most important buying decisions of your life.

Title: Buying An Existing Business Part IV of IX - Click To Read Article
This is the fourth part of a nine part series for buying an existing business. This part is a brief discussion of your small business plan.

SBA Loan Program Basic - Click To Read Article
All SBA loan programs lend to small businesses unable to secure financing on reasonable terms through normal lending channels. The loan programs are operated through private-sector lenders that provide loans which are, in turn, guaranteed by the SBA. Keep in mind that the SBA has no funds for direct lending or grants. Most private lenders (banks, credit unions, etc.) are familiar with SBA loan programs so you should contact your local lender for further information and assistance in the SBA loan application process.

Are You Ready For Franchising? - Click To Read Article
Franchising. Just saying the word has an almost soothing quality to it as it rolls off the tongue. As a concept, franchising is suppose to provide business owners a sense of comfort and ease, knowing that behind their new venture are people with years of tried-and-true business experience waiting to share it. Franchising is a business network that allows people to share a brand identification, a successful method of doing business, and a proven marketing and distribution system. But franchising isn't for everyone. In fact business owner "wannabees" should think carefully before spending many months and much cash on securing a franchise that either isn't right for them and provides no extra benefits. This article provides 5 important steps you should consider before purchasing a franchisee.

The American Dream, Part I of II - Click To Read Article
This article is in two parts. The first part looks at the questions a prospective business owner must consider when pursing "The American Dream". In part II we will compare buying a franchise or existing business to starting a business from scratch.

The American Dream, Part II of II - Click To Read Article
This is part II of a two part article. The first part looks at the questions a prospective business owner must consider when pursing "The American Dream". In part II we will compare buying a franchise or existing business to starting a business from scratch.

Buying An Existing Business Part II of IX - Click To Read Article
In this article we discuss the what you need to before you start looking for an existing business. In Particular you need to ask yourself what you are bringing to the table and what you hope to get in return.

Buying An Existing Business Part III of IX - Click To Read Article
This section of Buying An Existing Business deals with goal setting. It suggest several critical questions you should ask yourself before sitting out on your journey to being your own boss.

Buying An Existing Business Part V of IX - Click To Read Article
This is the V Part of a IX Part series of articles discussing the buying of an existing, small business. In this article we offer suggestions and sources the buyer might employ to finance the purchase of a small, existing business.

Buying An Existing Business Part VI of IX - Click To Read Article
This is the VI Part of a IX Part series of articles discussing the buying of an existing, small business. In this article we offer suggestions and sources the buyer might employ in finding and purchasing a small, existing business.

Buying An Existing Business Part VII of IX - Click To Read Article
This is the VII Part of a IX Part series of articles discussing the buying of an existing, small business. In this article we offer suggestions and tips buyers should use when conducting their due diligence of a small, existing business

Buying An Existing Business Part VIII of IX - Click To Read Article
This is Part VIII of a IX Part series of articles discussing the buying of an existing, small business. In this article we offer some tips for the valuation of a small, existing business or franchise.

Buying An Existing Business Part IX of IX - Click To Read Article
This is the IX Part of a IX Part series of articles discussing the buying of an existing, small business. In this article we offer some parting advice and tips to buyers seeking to purchase a small, existing business.





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