How To Buy The Right Business The Right Way

Author : Ted J Leverette
Publisher : Partner On-Call Network, LLC
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1737011921

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How to Buy the Right Business the Right Way by Ted J Leverette Pdf

Too many people buy the wrong business or buy the right business the wrong way. Longtime dealmaker Ted J. Leverette's book, How to Buy the Right Business the Right Way: Dos, Don'ts & Profit Strategies, is the definitive guide. The sad reality is poorly prepared people, who cannot show their advisors worthwhile deals, are the #1 reason why attorneys, accountants, lenders and other others kill deals or have trouble with clients. Business brokers and sellers, too, suffer from ill-prepared buyers. Don't believe it? Ask them. This book distills decades of Leverette's dealmaking experiences with entrepreneurs buying, selling, and advising small and midsize businesses. It explains hundreds of dos, don'ts, and profit strategies, any one of which can make or break the deal you intend to do, especially relating to companies with annual revenue of $1 million to $10 million. "Anything smaller," Leverette warns, "is not a smart investment for searchers capable of buying bigger and more profitable." Readers see reality. How to be taken seriously by brokers, sellers, and lenders. Understanding the dealmaking playing field. Detecting and screening opportunities and vulnerabilities. Due Diligence - Valuing - Financing - Negotiating - Transitioning Into the Company. Readers educate themselves and showcase what they bring to the table, plus other things they can do to achieve the best deal, at the lowest cost and in the least amount of time. Leverette says, "why settle for some of the businesses for sale if you can access all of them on the unadvertised and huge hidden market of sellers, which is where to find the best companies and the best deals." Business owners, sellers, and their advisors use this book to better-understand and deal with buyers. Written clearly, easy-to-read, and organized for quick reference, "How to Buy the Right Business the Right Way," empowers buyers to save time, money and aggravation during their journey searching for and acquiring companies. "Ted's advice on creative dealmaking is second to none. If you're going to buy a business to protect your family's future, this book is insurance you'll be glad you invested in," advises David Barnett, Author, Speaker, Educator, Business Buy/Sell Process Coach. Ted J. Leverette is a published author, speaker, and advisor, worldwide, to owners, buyers, and sellers of small and midsize businesses. His other books include, "How to Prepare Yourself and Find the Right Business to Buy" and "How to Get ALL the Money You Want For Your Business Without Stealing It."

Author : Corey Bricker
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1520770677

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A Guide to Buying a Business the Right Way by Corey Bricker Pdf

"This book is an absolute MUST READ if you're thinking about buying a business. If you want to buy a business, you have to ask yourself some tough questions and make sure you are not basing your decision on your emotions. After reading this book you will feel more informed and confident in your decisions and you will be armed with the facts that you need to know." You need to protect yourself financially in this type of acquisition. Some basics we cover include: - Discovering your motives for buying a business - EXPERT opinions & advice from seasoned business brokers - Count the Cost before you get in over your head! - Tips for success when buying a business - Numbers and stuff. What to look for in the financials! - How much money up front? - How long will it take? - Keeping records - Checking the facts - Financing and loans - Seller Financing - Do you have the skills? - The joys of owning a business! - Yes, you can do it! This is just a short list of what you are about to learn in this amazing little guide! First off, a little bit about ourselves: my brother Alex and I came up with an idea to build a "Businesses for Sale" type of website. So we purchased the domain name www.for-sale-businesses.com. Instead of throwing a website together and hoping it sticks, we thought that if we were going to do this, we wanted to add value by finding out just what buyers of businesses are seeking. I was hesitant at first, but knew we should "do something different." We started to build upon free accounts, learning through trial and error what brokers, sellers, and buyers want. We are still learning. This book is designed to give you, as a buyer, some good "hands on" information when buying a new business. It includes business broker tips and hearing what they have to say about buying a business. The reason why we based this guidebook on broker interviews is because of their vast experience and knowledge when it comes to mergers and acquisitions. This short and easy to read compilation of information is sure to get your feet set on the right path before you invest your life savings and go head long into the purchase of a new or existing business. We are going to teach you right away some of the most important things you absolutely need to know in order to avoid making any major financial mistakes as you begin this process. If this is your first time deciding you want to own and operate a business, this simple guide will give you a framework for success. It is based on interviews with business brokers throughout the United States, ranging from different financial and business expertise. It is my hope and desire that you will think clearly and carefully about these concepts as you consider buying a business. It may save you time and frustration instead of doing it the "hard way." This is intended to help you avoid any pitfalls and unnecessary failures. The brokers and their information are referenced in the appendix. So go ahead and download the book now with one click and enjoy. To your success, Corey

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Marcus Edward Sheridan
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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How to Buy a Pool the Right Way, From the Right Company, at the Right Price by Anonim Pdf

Author : Richard S. Ruback,Royce Yudkoff
Publisher : Harvard Business Review Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781633692510

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HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business by Richard S. Ruback,Royce Yudkoff Pdf

Think big, buy small. Are you looking for an alternative to a career path at a big firm? Does founding your own start-up seem too risky? There is a radical third path open to you: You can buy a small business and run it as CEO. Purchasing a small company offers significant financial rewards—as well as personal and professional fulfillment. Leading a firm means you can be your own boss, put your executive skills to work, fashion a company environment that meets your own needs, and profit directly from your success. But finding the right business to buy and closing the deal isn't always easy. In the HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business, Harvard Business School professors Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff help you: Determine if this path is right for you Raise capital for your acquisition Find and evaluate the right prospects Avoid the pitfalls that could derail your search Understand why a "dull" business might be the best investment Negotiate a potential deal with the seller Avoid deals that fall through at the last minute

Author : Tom Eisenmann
Publisher : Currency
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780593137024

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Why Startups Fail by Tom Eisenmann Pdf

If you want your startup to succeed, you need to understand why startups fail. “Whether you’re a first-time founder or looking to bring innovation into a corporate environment, Why Startups Fail is essential reading.”—Eric Ries, founder and CEO, LTSE, and New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Startup and The Startup Way Why do startups fail? That question caught Harvard Business School professor Tom Eisenmann by surprise when he realized he couldn’t answer it. So he launched a multiyear research project to find out. In Why Startups Fail, Eisenmann reveals his findings: six distinct patterns that account for the vast majority of startup failures. • Bad Bedfellows. Startup success is thought to rest largely on the founder’s talents and instincts. But the wrong team, investors, or partners can sink a venture just as quickly. • False Starts. In following the oft-cited advice to “fail fast” and to “launch before you’re ready,” founders risk wasting time and capital on the wrong solutions. • False Promises. Success with early adopters can be misleading and give founders unwarranted confidence to expand. • Speed Traps. Despite the pressure to “get big fast,” hypergrowth can spell disaster for even the most promising ventures. • Help Wanted. Rapidly scaling startups need lots of capital and talent, but they can make mistakes that leave them suddenly in short supply of both. • Cascading Miracles. Silicon Valley exhorts entrepreneurs to dream big. But the bigger the vision, the more things that can go wrong. Drawing on fascinating stories of ventures that failed to fulfill their early promise—from a home-furnishings retailer to a concierge dog-walking service, from a dating app to the inventor of a sophisticated social robot, from a fashion brand to a startup deploying a vast network of charging stations for electric vehicles—Eisenmann offers frameworks for detecting when a venture is vulnerable to these patterns, along with a wealth of strategies and tactics for avoiding them. A must-read for founders at any stage of their entrepreneurial journey, Why Startups Fail is not merely a guide to preventing failure but also a roadmap charting the path to startup success.

Author : John Psarouthakis; Lorraine Uhlaner
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009-02-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781465324085

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How to Acquire the Right Business by John Psarouthakis; Lorraine Uhlaner Pdf

Buying a company is a demanding, complex process requiring a wide range of skills and abilities. If you understand this process thoroughly, then you are far more likely to make the right purchase decision. Whether you are buying the corner ice cream parlor or a $100 million business, following certain steps will enhance your chances of successfully operating a profitable venture once the deal is closed. This book should help you to visualize what really goes on in the making of a business deal. Basis for the Book Information for the book is drawn from several sources. The book heavily reflects the first hand, practical experience in deal-making by the author Dr. John Psarouthakis. He has led the buying process for about 40 acquisitions and has been a part of a team of a dozen others during his business career as an entrepreneur and business executive. Most of his direct experience comes from purchasing and selling deals for his own two companies, J.P.Industries, Inc and JPE, Inc. In the 1980´s. Psarouthakis founded and built J.P. Industries into a Fortune 500 company by acquiring underperforming auto parts and plumbing products manufacturers, selling the company to a British conglomerate, T&N, PLC, in 1990. Next, he founded JPE, Inc., which manufactured and distributed auto and truck parts for OEM and the aftermarket. Although. Psarouthakis´ experience draws heavily on the manufacturing and distribution of durable goods sectors, many aspects of the process are the same, regardless of the industry. Interviews conducted by co-author Lorraine Uhlaner with entrepreneurs involved in retailing, service and construction sectors and other published information about the acquisitions process also influence the content of this book. The Importance of Careful Planning A carefully planned and executed search process is likely to improve your odds of finding a company with which you can be successful. Too often, people rush into deals only to find out later that they did not purchase what they had expected. They suffer negative business consequences, such as lower than anticipated profits and sales, as a result. The alternative, careful planning, may cost more initially, and require more effort, but is likely to lead to better business results in the long run. Various studies have found that as high as 60% of acquisitions made fail to meet the acquisition performance goals, ROI, ROE, etc., that were set at the closing and which influenced significantly the price paid. Just 25% met or exceeded those goals; the remaining 15% were indeterminate. There is one overriding reason for this high rate of failure and that is overpaying for the acquired company. Overpayment is a result of 1) an overoptimistic expectation of the market, 2) a higher than realistic estimate of internal improvements/developments, and 3) allowing oneself into a horserace leading to an overprice, due to the bidding process that the seller has succeeded to establish. In order to avoid as much as possible the above, this book presents a process based on many years of experience that resulted in the acquisition of over 50 deals and equivalently the sale of such acquired companies. Successful Acquisition Process - 16 Steps One enters into a rather specific process when one decides to acquire a business and particularly the "right" business. You must manage and control the process if the result is to have a good chance to be the desired one. The acquisitions process involved several distinct steps and sub-steps that need to be attended to with extreme care and dealt with expertly and skillfully. These steps are: 1. Know what you want to acquire. 2. Set up criteria to guide you on what you want to buy. 3. Set up a plan on how you will proceed. 4. Identify/build your team that will work, do, and manage the process with you. 5. Develop a network of credible sources for acquisition candidates. 6. Screen

Author : Fred S. Steingold
Publisher : Nolo
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781413321746

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Business by Fred S. Steingold Pdf

Takes readers from thinking, “Hmm, should I buy a business?” right through the process of choosing, investigating, and entering into a legal contract to do so.

Author : Gene C. Carpenter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1995-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0940867052

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The Right Way to Buy a Business by Gene C. Carpenter Pdf

Author : John Martinka
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1987562518

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Buying a Business That Makes You Rich by John Martinka Pdf

This is the second edition of a practical guide to buying a mature, profitable, and fairly priced business. It not only has strategies for locating, analyzing, and structuring a deal but also the tactics. Readers will learn how to: Buy the right business the right way Access the hidden market of sellers Avoid overpaying Formulate win-win offers Know the right questions to ask and the answers to get Get the best financing package possible The book is loaded with real life stories so you can learn from what others did right (and the mistakes some made).

Author : John Psarouthakis,Lorraine Uhlaner
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1436382580

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How to Acquire the Right Business by John Psarouthakis,Lorraine Uhlaner Pdf

Buying a company is a demanding, complex process requiring a wide range of skills and abilities. If you understand this process thoroughly, then you are far more likely to make the right purchase decision. Whether you are buying the corner ice cream parlor or a $100 million business, following certain steps will enhance your chances of successfully operating a profitable venture once the deal is closed. This book should help you to visualize what really goes on in the making of a business deal. Basis for the Book Information for the book is drawn from several sources. The book heavily reflects the first hand, practical experience in deal-making by the author Dr. John Psarouthakis. He has led the buying process for about 40 acquisitions and has been a part of a team of a dozen others during his business career as an entrepreneur and business executive. Most of his direct experience comes from purchasing and selling deals for his own two companies, J.P.Industries, Inc and JPE, Inc. In the 1980´s. Psarouthakis founded and built J.P. Industries into a Fortune 500 company by acquiring underperforming auto parts and plumbing products manufacturers, selling the company to a British conglomerate, T&N, PLC, in 1990. Next, he founded JPE, Inc., which manufactured and distributed auto and truck parts for OEM and the aftermarket. Although. Psarouthakis´ experience draws heavily on the manufacturing and distribution of durable goods sectors, many aspects of the process are the same, regardless of the industry. Interviews conducted by co-author Lorraine Uhlaner with entrepreneurs involved in retailing, service and construction sectors and other published information about the acquisitions process also influence the content of this book. The Importance of Careful Planning A carefully planned and executed search process is likely to improve your odds of finding a company with which you can be successful. Too often, people rush into deals only to find out later that they did not purchase what they had expected. They suffer negative business consequences, such as lower than anticipated profits and sales, as a result. The alternative, careful planning, may cost more initially, and require more effort, but is likely to lead to better business results in the long run. Various studies have found that as high as 60% of acquisitions made fail to meet the acquisition performance goals, ROI, ROE, etc., that were set at the closing and which influenced significantly the price paid. Just 25% met or exceeded those goals; the remaining 15% were indeterminate. There is one overriding reason for this high rate of failure and that is overpaying for the acquired company. Overpayment is a result of 1) an overoptimistic expectation of the market, 2) a higher than realistic estimate of internal improvements/developments, and 3) allowing oneself into a horserace leading to an overprice, due to the bidding process that the seller has succeeded to establish. In order to avoid as much as possible the above, this book presents a process based on many years of experience that resulted in the acquisition of over 50 deals and equivalently the sale of such acquired companies. Successful Acquisition Process - 16 Steps One enters into a rather specific process when one decides to acquire a business and particularly the "right" business. You must manage and control the process if the result is to have a good chance to be the desired one. The acquisitions process involved several distinct steps and sub-steps that need to be attended to with extreme care and dealt with expertly and skillfully. These steps are: 1. Know what you want to acquire. 2. Set up criteria to guide you on what you want to buy. 3. Set up a plan on how you will proceed. 4. Identify/build your team that will work, do, and manage the process with you. 5. Develop a network of credible sources for acquisition candidates. 6. Screen

Author : Joe Girard
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2006-02-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780743273961

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How to Sell Anything to Anybody by Joe Girard Pdf

Joe Girard was an example of a young man with perseverance and determination. Joe began his working career as a shoeshine boy. He moved on to be a newsboy for the Detroit Free Press at nine years old, then a dishwasher, a delivery boy, stove assembler, and home building contractor. He was thrown out of high school, fired from more than forty jobs, and lasted only ninety-seven days in the U.S. Army. Some said that Joe was doomed for failure. He proved them wrong. When Joe started his job as a salesman with a Chevrolet agency in Eastpointe, Michigan, he finally found his niche. Before leaving Chevrolet, Joe sold enough cars to put him in the Guinness Book of World Records as 'the world's greatest salesman' for twelve consecutive years. Here, he shares his winning techniques in this step-by-step book, including how to: o Read a customer like a book and keep that customer for life o Convince people reluctant to buy by selling them the right way o Develop priceless information from a two-minute phone call o Make word-of-mouth your most successful tool Informative, entertaining, and inspiring, HOW TO SELL ANYTHING TO ANYBODY is a timeless classic and an indispensable tool for anyone new to the sales market.

Author : Ted Leverette
Publisher : Partner On-Call Network, LLC
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1921-04-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1737011905

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How to Prepare Yourself and Find the Right Business to Buy by Ted Leverette Pdf

You can't buy it if you can't find it . . . and that's why longtime dealmaker Ted J. Leverette's book, How to Prepare Yourself and Find the Right Business to Buy, is the definitive guide. It reveals dos, don'ts and profit strategies. Checklists keep searchers on track. The sad reality is poorly prepared people, who cannot show their advisors worthwhile deals, are the #1 reason why attorneys, accountants, lenders and other others kill deals or have trouble with clients. Business brokers and sellers, too, suffer from ill-prepared buyers. Don't believe it? Ask them.

Author : Eric Tyson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2024-04-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781394245758

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Buying a Business For Dummies by Eric Tyson Pdf

Prospect, evaluate, purchase, and grow an existing business Buying a Business For Dummies guides you through the process of becoming an entrepreneur without starting from scratch. Before you purchase an existing business, you'll need to know what types of opportunities are out there, how to identify the right fit for your goals, and which strategies to use as you negotiate the deal and manage a smooth transition. This book gives you step-by-step advice on all of that. What about actually running the business successfully? You're covered there, too, with clear information on executing a smooth ownership transition and growing your new business. Let this friendly Dummies guide be your mentor as you embark on your business ownership adventure. Know what's involved in buying a business and see if it's for you Evaluate your risk tolerance and identify businesses worth buying Negotiating a great deal and managing a seamless handover Making changes to your new business —without making enemies Buying a Business For Dummies is a great starting point for entrepreneurs interested in a lower-risk route to business ownership.

Author : Jeremy Miller
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781459728127

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Sticky Branding by Jeremy Miller Pdf

#1 Globe and Mail Bestseller 2016 Small Business Book Awards — Nominated, Marketing category Sticky Brands exist in almost every industry. Companies like Apple, Nike, and Starbucks have made themselves as recognizable as they are successful. But large companies are not the only ones who can stand out. Any business willing to challenge industry norms and find innovative ways to serve its customers can grow into a Sticky Brand. Based on a decade of research into what makes companies successful, Sticky Branding is your branding playbook. It provides ideas, stories, and exercises that will make your company stand out, attract customers, and grow into an incredible brand. Sticky Branding’s 12.5 guiding principles are drawn from hundreds of interviews with CEOs and business owners who have excelled within their industries.

Author : Marshall Schneijder
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1980281874

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How to Start an Online Business by Marshall Schneijder Pdf

Forget about all the fluff and get straight to the point! In this guide, I have lined up the best ways to choose a business model, to find products that match your niche, and most importantly, how to scale up with the right tolls and means to the extend that you can possibly become very rich. So many marketers don't tell you the whole truth. And I am here to debunk the myths (sorry, guys). You need to know the truth so you don't end up burning all your money and make Facebook or YouTube think that another sucker is born. You are going to learn about: How to leverage your business the right way, starting at the end and reverse engineering with the types of products that could actually make you rich. Which tools to use to get more leads for cheap or free. The top mistakes that make people fail in online businesses and how to avoid making them. Clever tactics to target your customers, based on what they did in the past and not randomly. Why so many people throw money away without reaching their target markets. The best way to approach your online business long term. The most important things you should get right before doing anything. Are you curious about the rest of the information in this book? Then click the "Buy with 1 click" button or "Add to cart" button and get it for a low price now!