By Richard Parker, President of The Business For Sale Buyer Resource Center™ and author of the most widely used reference resource and strategy guide for buying a business for sale - How To Buy A Good Business At A Great Price©

Why Buy an Existing Business?
The advantages and considerations of buying an existing business

Buying A Business? Here's How To Do It Right!
The preparation you need to successfully complete the process

How To Buy The Right Business For You
The critical factors to consider to determine what business is right for you.

An Overview of Today's Business Opportunity Market
A look at existing businesses, franchises, and start-ups. A lot of choices for you so here’s the good and bad of each.

The Best Gift You Can Ever Buy For Yourself: A Business of Your Own!
Why owning your own business is the only way to secure your future.

How To Value A Business
A comprehensive review of valuation methods for small business purchases.

Why Some “Ordinary” Businesses Sell For Massive Premiums?
The key ingredients that increase a company’s value.

Business Brokers – How They Can Help You
What you need to know about how they operate before you begin to use one.

Franchises - What To Consider
The important points to keep in mind when considering a franchise

Negotiating Your Way To A Great Deal
Proven tips and strategies for a great deal

Financing The Deal
What options are available and determining which makes the most sense for you

Forget The Asking Price of A Business For Sale!
The asking price is not the purchase price.

Due Diligence – How To Uncover any Problems BEFORE You Buy
Helpful advice for this crucial stage of the business buying process

Industry Statistics Every Buyer Should Know
You won’t believe some of the numbers. Why it’s so important for you to keep these in mind.

What To Think About When Buying A Retail Business
The peculiarities to consider when buying a retail operation

Buying a Restaurant - What You Need To Know
Everything you need to know and what to look out for

Buying an Internet Business
There are many important considerations with an online purchase that differ from a brick and mortar business

It's One Thing to Buy A Business, Now You Have To Run It!
Your game plan for the first 90 days.

Run Your Business Like You Have To Sell It.
Helpful techniques that will improve the business you buy

About the Author
Richard Parker is President of Diomo Corporation - The Business Buyer Resource Center ™ (www.diomo.com ) and Diomo Solutions, LLC (www.diomosolutions.com) He is the author of How To Buy A Good Business At A Great Price© a 600 plus page how to strategy guide geared for anyone thinking about buying a business. His materials are used by prospective business buyers in over 50 countries. Mr. Parker's articles, syndicated columns and other "how to" guides have been published extensively online and in various print media He is also one of the most successful business brokers in The United States, assisting both buyers and sellers. Mr. Parker has personally purchased ten small businesses since 1990. Email your comments to Richard or visit his website

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