Whether you just want an overview of the business buying process or you're ready to acquire an existing business, you know you’ll need to finance, negotiate and structure the deal and protect yourself from unpleasant surprises. The Complete Guide to Buying a Business will give you everything you need to know including more than two dozen crucial forms and legal documents to help you do it. You’ll learn how to:
find the right business
analyze the seller's numbers
make sense of the tax issues
avoid outstanding liens and liabilities
prepare and sign a sales agreement
close the deal
prevent the seller from competing against you
work with lawyers, accountants and brokers
The 4th edition of The Complete Guide to Buying a Business is completely updated to reflect the latest laws and tax information.