Author: Rothvitou Long
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Buying a Main Street Business in 2025: A Practical Guide from the Trenches
If you’ve been thinking about stepping into business ownership, you’re not alone. Despite higher interest rates and shifting consumer habits, 2025 is an excellent time to buy a Main Street business (think $150K–$5M purchase price). Retiring owners are still exiting in large numbers, digital tools make diligence faster, and financing—while more disciplined—is available for well-prepared…
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Beyond the LOI: An Essay on Buying a Business in the Real World
In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
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The Art of Due Diligence: Seeing the Business As It Really Operates
Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning.
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Today’s Market: How the Macroeconomy Is Shaping Small-Business Buying & Selling
Every business has a unique potential waiting to be tapped. Recognizing the keys to unlock this growth can set an enterprise on the path to unprecedented success.
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Should You Quit Your 9–5 to Buy a Business — or Build One While You Work?
The magic that emerges from effective collaboration is undeniable. When diverse minds converge with a shared purpose, the results can be transformative.
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“Zero Money Down” to Buy a Business: A Realistic Scenario (and Why It’s Harder Than Gurus Say)
What fosters effective teamwork? It’s not just about grouping individuals together and hoping for the best. It’s about cultivating an environment where trust, open communication, mutual respect, and a shared vision converge.