If you're an aspiring business owner, there's a good chance you've asked yourself whether you should buy an existing business or build one from the ground up. While both options have their pros and ...

Katherine Haan, MBA, is a Senior Staff Writer for Forbes Advisor and a former financial advisor turned international bestselling author and business coach. For more than a decade, she’s helped small ...

There’s no single reason or uniting circumstance behind women founders returning to resurrect the companies they built—except this. Whether you’re interested in selling your business or buying one, ...

A business book author answers some key questions a budding entrepreneur might have before making the leap to small-business owner. His advice touched a nerve. Many readers reached out to me to say ...

So you want to buy and own a business. Well, buying a business can either be one of the greatest purchases of your life, or one of the biggest mistakes you’ve made. And I’m going to do my best to keep ...

If you’re thinking about becoming an entrepreneur, you may be wondering whether you’d be more successful starting a business or buying an established business. “‘Start your own business, open your own ...

Every business opportunity comes with its share of drawbacks and risks. Your task is to identify these issues, understand them and determine if you can work with or solve them. Here are the essential ...

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A business acquisition loan can help you purchase a new business, buy out a partner or acquire real estate Written By Written by Loans Deputy Editor, Buy Side Jessica Ullrich is Deputy Editor at Buy ...

When buying a small business, a due diligence checklist can help you evaluate its financial statements, contracts and existing liabilities. Reviewing the legal standing of the business, including ...

In recent years, we’ve witnessed significant shifts in the economy as interest rates have fluctuated, creating uncertainty for many. When borrowing costs rise, it’s natural for individuals and ...