Buying A Small Business

The HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business offers a practical, step-by-step guide for aspiring entrepreneurs and executives who want to enter self-employment by acquiring an existing business. The authors – professors at Harvard Business School – walk readers clearly through the entire acquisition process: from clarifying personal goals and defining search criteria, through targeted business searches, due diligence, and negotiation, all the way to a successful takeover and managing the business as its new owner. Numerous real-world examples and immediately actionable tips make this book an indispensable companion for anyone seeking a proven alternative to starting a business from scratch.

We recommend this book to everyone who wants to shape their entrepreneurial future by acquiring an established business.

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