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Properly evaluating a small business before purchasing it is vital if the would be small business person is going to buy the business at the right price.
Most people will need professional advice from an Accountant and Solicitor when evaluating a business to determine whether or not to purchase it. The vendor's records need to be checked and the business itself closely evaluated. The treatment of Goodwill is a very important area.
This paper analyses, in sixteen pages, a series of hints on steps to be taken when evaluating a business. The key contents are:
- Evaluation Of A Business When Buying It
- Personal Considerations When Buying A Business
- Sensitivity Analysis
- Legal Matters
- Treatment Of Goodwill
- Matters To Consider When Deciding Whether To Pay Goodwill
- Valuation Of Plant And Equipment
- Repairs And Maintenance On The Property Being Purchased
- Acquisition Of Shares In A Company
- Source Of Funds
- Business Plan
- Contract Items
- Overview On Buying A Business
This paper is essential reading for anyone considering the purchase of a business.