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How to Conduct Due Diligence When Buying a Business

Posted on May 30, 2020 by William Bruce

Due diligence is a fancy term. In practical use, it can be summarized as that phase in the purchase of a business when (1) you verify the accuracy of the information that you’ve previously been furnished and (2) you make sure that there are no serious, undisclosed problems with the business. Continue reading →

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Why Do Business Buy-Sell Agreements Fall Apart?

Posted on October 9, 2012 by William Bruce

There are reasons this happens, and, once understood, many of the worst deal-smashers can be avoided. Understanding is the key word. Both the buyer and the seller must develop an awareness of what the sale involves–and such an awareness should include facing potential problems before they swell into floodwaters and “sink” the sale. Continue reading →

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