Katherine Haan, MBA, is a Senior Staff Writer for Forbes Advisor and a former financial advisor turned international bestselling author and business coach. For more than a decade, she’s helped small ...

Ten years ago, my decision to buy a business for the first time, as a woman, was a risk. However, that decision has paid off threefold as I have grown my team, my clients and, ultimately, my business.

Several lenders, including banks, credit unions and online lenders, offer loans for business acquisition ...

If you’re thinking about becoming an entrepreneur, you may be wondering whether you’d be more successful starting a business or buying an established business. “‘Start your own business, open your own ...

Buying an existing business and stepping into its leadership has become a popular way to get a foot in the door to ownership.

Founding a startup is stressful and can take years to pay off — if it ever does. Entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) allows aspiring founders to own businesses without spending the time and ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Maybe a family member or friend is ready to sell. Perhaps ...