AN EXTREMELY USEFUL BOOK FULL OF SMALL BUSINESS BUYING TIPS, SECRETS AND INSIGHTS.
Buying a small business is a risk - with research showing that 60% won't make it past 3 years. How prepared are you to buy and operate a small business?
For the price of a couple of coffees or a glass of wine, an investment in this book could be the difference between an astute purchase or an investment nightmare.
THE AUTHOR
Stuart Kerr has been involved in small and medium sized businesses for over 3 decades - having owned and operated his own small businesses, as well as analsysed and advised over 1,000 small buisness owners in Australia and New Zealand.
This easy to read short book is full of suggestions, experiences and tools that can help you analyse not only the feasability of a businesss, but also your own suitability to own and operate a small business.
3 quick key business buying tiPs
KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS
Know your buying budget, and what 'bang' you can get for the buck you have. Also understand ALL the skills sets required to operate a successful small buisnesss - what skills do you have and what skills do you need..
GET PROFESSIONAL HELP
Surround yourself with a supportive, professional and independent team of experienced small business advisors that have proven success in small business.
RISK ANALYSIS
Every small business carries a risk, some greater than others. Inside this book is an easy to use risk analysis tool which is great for that initial risk assessment.
BUYING A SMALL BUSINESSES
Buying a small business is a significant step and one that needs to be taken with care, confidence and planning. This book 'Buying a Small Business - The Business Buyer's Guide to Minimising Risk,' is designed to support the business buyer when examining a small buisness opportunity.
There are over 2.3 million small businesses operating in Australia. Of these, an estimated 20% are for sale or seriously thinking of 'getting out,' and 60% won't make it past year 3.
Buying and operating a small business is a risk, many have succeeded and many have failed. Make sure you sit on the positive side of these small business statistics.
There are many influencers, indicators, finacial ratios, research and suitability aspects you need to consider.
This easy to read book is designed to get the business buyer informed, educated and prepared for the business buying process. For the price of a beer or a couple of coffees, it represents a smart investment.