Buying a Business

The Pro’s and Con’s of Owner Financing when Buying a Business
In owner financing, the seller acts as the lender. This arrangement can offer flexibility and speed, but it also comes with risks which we explain in this article.
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Seller Financing: The Key Terms to Negotiate
Seller financing is a financial arrangement in which the seller provides a loan to the buyer. It can provide unique advantages for both buyers and seller however, the key to a successful seller financing deal lies in the negotiation of terms.
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Buying a business with seller finance
Buying a business is a significant decision. It involves a myriad of complexities, from understanding the business's operations to working the labyrinth of financial intricacies. One such complexity is financing the purchase. Traditional bank loans are a common route, but they're not the only option. Enter seller financing, which is often called vendor financing!
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The Role of Due Diligence in UK Share Purchase Agreements: Best Practices for a Smooth Transaction
Due diligence plays a pivotal role in the share purchase process as it's a comprehensive assessment that uncovers potential risks and liabilities. Understanding due diligence is essential as it can mean the difference between a successful transaction and a costly mistake.
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Commercial Due Diligence in Business Acquisitions
Commercial due diligence is a vital process that you need to go through to check the financial position and viability of a business you are proposing to buy. It is also something that should be done when awarding contracts or agreeing to extend credit facilities.
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10 Questions to Ask When Buying a Business
Thinking of buying a business? Make sure you ask these ten questions before you make the purchase.
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Does a non-disclosure agreement offer any protection?
In today's competitive business landscape, protecting sensitive information is crucial. Companies often rely on non-disclosure agreements ( NDA ) to safeguard their confidential information from being shared with competitors or the public. But do these agreements actually work? In this article, we'll explore the effectiveness of non-disclosure agreements. What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement? A non-disclosure agreement, also known as a confidentiality agreement, is a contract that is intended to ensure that information shared between parties is kept confidential. This information can include trade secrets, financial data, customer lists, and other sensitive information that the discloser has a duty to keep…
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Buying a business and contract due diligence
If you have spotted a great business acquisition opportunity and the headline figures look superb, how do you know that you will be getting the value and benefits in the deal that you had hoped for? The key lies in the quality and depth of the due diligence carried out by your advisors, especially in regard to the transferability of the business contracts. It is a sad fact, that some otherwise viable acquisitions have failed to succeed as a result of important contracts not being transferable to the acquiring business. In this article we delve into the various aspects to…
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Your rights of redress when the business you purchased was overvalued
When the New York Times purchased the free to play word game Wordle for a seven figure sum, eyebrows were raised. How could a new game that has never generated an income be worth so much? The New York Times purchased it as a method of potentially boosting subscription numbers which will increase revenue. No one knows if the strategy will pay off but The New York Times were aware of this and prepared to take the risk! There are numerous ways to value a business and so there is plenty of scope for valuations to differ but sometimes the…
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Buying an asset-based business – what to look out for?
If you are contemplating buying another business, then you will have been suitably impressed with the sale particulars. But these do not tell the whole story and when you decide to acquire the assets of a business you will want to satisfy yourself that you can continue trading and can realise any potential growth plans.
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