Comments on: The Complete Guide to Buying a Business (Book with CD-Rom)

By: Randy Young

Randy Young — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:50:34 +0000

I found the book to be a nice reference to buying a business. Several key chapters provide some good thought provoking questions to consider in any endeavor to start a business. I had checked this out in the library and found myself wanting to write in the margins. A really good first step in identifying the hows and whats of buying a business.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: R. Atkins

R. Atkins — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:08:14 +0000

Overall not a bad book. Several good ideas and reminders. The forms on CD are very helpful. However, a book that touts itself as complete, shouldn’t short-cut critical issues such as valuing or financing a business simply by referring the reader to another book, often by the same publisher. The chapter on valuing a business was an overview without specifics. The chapter on financing, again just an overview, didn’t mention the process of using a self-directed IRA to finance a business purchase (you need a special asset custodian for your IRA, but it is legal).

Rating: 3 / 5

By: Brian Gumble

Brian Gumble — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:49:42 +0000

This book has loads of good information. A great overview of and explanation of the good and the bad. Havent read other books on buying but cant see many being any better. Not the complicated style of other books. Great resource to have and keep.
Rating: 3 / 5

By: TerryD

TerryD — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:57:09 +0000

Good book so far. has pointed out many important points and nuance of the business purchase decision. I haven’t finished the book yet but so far, I have found it helpful and a very good reference to point to more detailed search info.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: Daniel N. Huse

Daniel N. Huse — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:44:01 +0000

Buying or selling a business is a significant transaction that should not be taken lightly. When you buy or sell a home, most likely you hire a professional. Buying or selling a business is much more complex, and the opportunities for something going wrong are much greater. This book is a very small investment to make to ensure that you don’t miss important details. I would recommend it to anybody.
Rating: 5 / 5