SMARTER BUSINESS BUYER

The free guide: 11 things to know before you buy a business

A short, plain-language guide to what a careful buyer looks at before committing — written to help you investigate, not to sell you a deal. Download it free; no sign-up required.

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Education, not advice. Smarter Business Buyer is an educational programme, and a one-to-one session with Mark is business-buying education — we work through the system on your own situation so you can make your best buying decision. It is not regulated financial, investment, legal, tax or credit advice, and not a recommendation about any specific business or any borrowing. Any decision about a purchase, how it is structured, or how it is funded should be made with your own lawyer, accountant and licensed financial planner.