Are you looking for an alternative to a career path at a big firm? Does founding your own start-up seem too risky? There is a radical third path open to you: You can buy a Small Business and run it as CEO.
In the HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business, Harvard Business School professors Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff help you: Determine if this path is right for youRaise capital for your acquisitionFind and evaluate the right prospectsAvoid the pitfalls that could derail your searchUnderstand why a "dull" Business might be the best investmentNegotiate a potential deal with the sellerAvoid deals that fall through at the last minute.
But finding the right Business to buy and closing the deal isn't always easy.
Leading a firm means you can be your own boss, put your executive skills to work, fashion a company environment that meets your own needs, and profit directly from your success.
Purchasing a Small company offers significant financial rewards-as well as personal and professional fulfillment.
Are you looking for an alternative to a career path at a big firm? Does founding your own start-up seem too risky? There is a radical third path open to you: You can buy a Small Business and run it as CEO
