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What questions should I ask when buying a business?
Posted on Wednesday, 19 January 2011 by Kina
Author: Andrew Rogerson
Most business buyers don\'t have a shortage of questions they want to ask when they are looking to buy a privately held company or business. There are obvious questions about the level of sales, qualifications and motivation of the employees, the relationship with the landlord, if payment to suppliers is up to date and many other good and appropriate questions.
Apart from these questions, there are others that may help a buyer decide if the business is a good fit for them. These questions include the following:
- Does the business have any tax liens in place and are there any tax liens against the owner?
- Does the business have any lawsuits pending?
- How diverse is both the customer and supplier base?
- What\'s the reason the owner wishes to sell?
- Is the business in, ever been in or likely to go into Chapter 11 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
- Is the lease transferable and is there a cost to transfer the lease?
- Are the employees unionized?
- How could the business be expanded?
- How could the operations of the business be improved?
- Has there been any negative press on the business or the industry?
- Has there been any recent change or upcoming changes that could have a negative impact on the business?
- Does the business have a good management team or key employees in place?
- Are there written operations and training manuals that are up to date?
- Who prepares the financial statements of the business and what certified professional assistance is used?
- What is the role of the seller in the business on a day to day basis and what documentation exists about the role they play?
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/entrepreneurship-articles/what-questions-should-i-ask-when-buying-a-business-4068589.html
About the Author
Andrew Rogerson is a 5-time business owner that helps entrepreneurs exit or enter business ownership. His services include business brokerage; helping owners sell and/or buyers purchase a business. He also provides consulting on purchasing a franchise, certified machinery and equipment appraisals and business valuations. Andrew is a CBI with the International Business Brokers Association and CBB with the California Association of Business Brokers. He also carries a Brokers License from the California Dept. of Real Estate, is a member of the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Sacramento Chair of the California Association of Business Brokers. For more information visit www.businessadvicebooks.com
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