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Buying an Existing Small Business

Before You Pay a Transfer Fee, Take Over a Lease, or Trust the Seller's Numbers

Who this book is for

For readers who want a practical way to slow down, check assumptions, and avoid committing too early.

What this book helps you decide

This book helps you decide whether the situation behind "Buying an Existing Small Business" is strong enough to continue, change, buy, renew, or walk away.

Key topics

  • - Decision assumptions
  • - Hidden operating risks
  • - Cash flow pressure
  • - Customer behavior
  • - Rent and fixed costs
  • - Exit options

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