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First Time Business Buyers: What You Need to Know
Taking the Entrepreneurial Leap Making the transition from worker bee to small business owner involves a great deal of time, effort, money, and personal commitment. It is not a decision to be made hastily nor taken lightly. There are certain questions you need to ask and certain elements to consider,...read more »
Posted on: 1st Feb 12 by Nadia Langhorne, modified on: 1st Feb 12
Will You Succeed in a Business?
The one trait the majority of all millionaires have in common is that they owned their own business. Every year thousands of people attempt to follow in their footsteps and start their own business. Failure rates are high for new businesses with over half of them out of business within...read more »
Posted on: 20th Jan 12 by Nadia Langhorne, modified on: 20th Jan 12
How Do You Choose the Right Business to Buy?
There are so many different types of businesses for sale. But how do you know what is the right business for you? You, your friends and family have some idea about the type of business that will suit your skills and passions. Consider the pros and cons. If you make...read more »
Posted on: 17th Jan 12 by Nadia Langhorne, modified on: 17th Jan 12
Why Sign a Sole Agency?
Confidentiality - Is far easier to keep, the less people you have involved. Better Price Achieved - If only one agent has control of the sale they can usually achieve a better price because if many agents are selling the business they will try and get the first deal, not...read more »
Posted on: 13th Jan 12 by Nadia Langhorne, modified on: 13th Jan 12
Grooming Your Business for Exit
If you have ever sold a house or car, the principle of ‘grooming’ should be familiar to you. You know that a good polish, a new paint job, or replacing rusty guttering can make a big difference to the sale price. When it comes to selling a business, the process...read more »
Posted on: 4th Oct 11 by Nadia Langhorne, modified on: 4th Oct 11
What to spend when buying a business
Reduce your risk. Don't spend every penny, struggle to keep things afloat, and then risk losing it all. Exercise common sense - spending less will reduce your risk. Additional money can be used at a later stage to expand or grow the business, once you have a thorough understanding of...read more »
Posted on: 29th Aug 11 by Nadia Langhorne, modified on: 4th Oct 11
The basics of buying a business
Buying a business (as opposed to starting a business from scratch) can be daunting, especially if you have never been in business before. There are a number of steps you should follow to make sure you are making a sound investment. Once you have found a suitable business, you'll need...read more »
Posted on: 29th Aug 11 by Nadia Langhorne, modified on: 29th Aug 11
Your Website Healthcheck
We're always on the look out for things to help you with your business, and while perusing the business.govt.nz website I found this little tool that you may find helpful! The Website Healthcheck is an easy-to-use tool designed to assess the health of your website. It won't take long to...read more »
Posted on: 24th Aug 11 by Nadia Langhorne, modified on: 24th Aug 11
Buying a Franchise
Along with Recession, the other R-word has made a comeback - Redundancy. And now there aren't so many jobs going begging, what are the options? For some people, buying a business will seem like a good idea. They might have dreamed of being their own boss, they might have a...read more »
Posted on: 22nd Aug 11 by Nadia Langhorne, modified on: 22nd Aug 11
Advantages of Buying an Existing Business
There are a number of reasons why it makes economic sense to buy an existing business. You get an existing customer base, established premises, a well-recognised brand, experienced staff, a network of suppliers, and more. This article outlines the advantages of buying an established business. Skipping the start-up stage Within...read more »
Posted on: 19th Aug 11 by Nadia Langhorne, modified on: 19th Aug 11
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14 December 2011 nzherald.co.nz At least once in the next few weeks you'll probably be sitting around discussing the year...
