Part II

Buying an Existing Business

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In this part . . .

Some small-business owners are better suited to buying an existing small business than to starting one from scratch. This part explores the advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business and helps you determine what kind of business to buy and what you should pay for it. In this part, we also cover the tax implications and potential employee issues involved with buying an existing business, and we provide you with a process for moving forward after you make your purchase.

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