The Complete Guide to Buying a Business, 3rd edition

The clear-cut information and forms you need to buy a business!

If you're ready to acquire a business, make sure you protect your interests and get the best deal possible with The Complete Guide to Buying a Business. It shows you how to:

ind the right business
analyze the seller's numbers
make sense of the tax issues
negotiate a payment plan
prepare and sign a sales agreement
close the deal
protect yourself from existing liabilities
prevent the seller from competing against you
work with lawyers, accountants and brokers

The Complete Guide to Buying a Business provides more than two dozen crucial legal documents, including:

the sales agreement
confidentiality letter
promissory notes and security agreements
noncompete and consulting agreements
closing checklists

The 3rd edition of The Complete Guide to Buying a Business is completely updated to reflect the latest laws and tax numbers. Every document is accompanied by thorough, plain-English instructions.