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Buying A Business

Whether you’re a first time buyer or someone who’s bought businesses before, we’ve collected some resources to help you find better deals at realistic prices.

There’s good news and bad news

If you’re genuinely looking to make an acquisition, the bad news is that there’s a lot of fake information about, “gurus” running courses claiming to teach you inside secrets to “deal making”, crooks in suits who’ll relieve you of thousands of pounds in return for promises to teach you their tips and support you through acquisitions.

On the other hand, there is also plenty of high quality information available online for free. We’ve collected some resources for you, and useful links, in the articles below and business buying courses to avoid.

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Business Buyers Page

Are you looking to make an acquisition? The reason why I didn’t reply to your email and I sent you to this page instead is because of how your email came across. I suspect that if you send that same email to a hundred brokers, you’re unlikely to get replies from most (or all) of […]

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Where to discuss M&A and get advice – online communities

Where to discuss M&A and get advice – online communities Whether you’re a buyer looking to discuss deal sourcing, brokers, financing of deals or other buyer related questions….Or you’re a seller looking to talk valuation, how to sell, how to negotiate ….There are online communities where you can meet like minded people, often those who’ve […]

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Acquirers: How To Get A Response From Business Brokers

Acquirers: How To Get A Response From Business Brokers And Use Them To Your Advantage Acquirers: How To Get A Response From Business Brokers & Use Them To Your Advantage Business brokers are not responding to queries? Unfortunately, it’s you, not them! In this article, we cover why they don’t respond and what buyers / acquirers […]

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Business Acquisition Courses Reviewed (& No Money Down Deals)

BUSINESS ACQUISITION FOR SUCKERS Warning: When it comes to teaching people how to buy a business, there are a lot of highly suspect courses, books, webinars, seminars and videos around! Do not spend money on any of them till you’ve read our reviews below. THE RECOMMENDED COURSES After decades of reading acquisition material pumped out […]

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Acquisition Opportunities – Deal Sourcing & Finding Targets

Deal Sourcing – Finding The Right Acquisition Opportunities A LONG INTRODUCTION If I’ve sent you to this page it’s because you’re looking for acquisition opportunities & you contacted me to ask if I can put you in touch with business owners who are looking to sell. The short answer is …no, I won’t do that, […]

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How To Buy A Newsagent, Convenience Store, Post Office Or Corner Shop

All You Need To Know About Buying A Newsagent, Post Office, Corner Shop Or Convenience Store This is in response to a client of mine who was considering packing in the day job in the city and moving to the country to buy a newsagent type business. I document below the discussion and advice I […]

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Why Your Business Broker Is Not Attracting Any Buyers

Listed A Business For Sale With A Broker And Getting No Calls? Here’s Why. Introduction This light hearted look at the world of business brokers was written pre 2010 and when I was actively looking to buy businesses. The below is what buyers like me used to typically experience when we contacted business brokers to […]