The 11 big mistakes when buying, investing in, or valuing a business
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Anyone planning to acquire or invest in a business needs to conduct a thorough review of the target firm's financial records. Common mistakes made by company buyers or investors offer lessons in reviewing, monitoring, valuing, selling, acquiring and financing a business organization. These mistakes include failing to examine the company's affiliated companies, tax returns, assignment and transfer rights of important contracts, and consolidating financial statements of profit and loss.
Publication Name: The Business Owner
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0190-4914
Year: 1999
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Asset and business acquisitions: what to know before you buy
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A checklist to help businessmen in deciding if they want to buy a new business or more assets is presented. The checklist's recommendations may also be reversed to help those who want to sell their businesses or assets. The recommendations are based on the principle that a new business or assets should increase return on investment. Potential buyers should also consider the amount of time that they and their employees can spend to achieve their business goals.
Publication Name: The Business Owner
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0190-4914
Year: 1995
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So you want to buy a business
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Suggestions to determine if it is appropriate to acquire a new business, product line, franchise, division or assets are presented. Acquisition is one of the fastest methods to make businesses grow. The right acquisition gives better economies of scale, higher sales and profits, more marketing power and enhanced competitiveness. However, a poor acquisition could weaken a business and even lead to bankruptcy.
Publication Name: The Business Owner
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0190-4914
Year: 1995
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