https://youtu.be/atRBUKsjJSU

Entrepreneurs often face this decision. Start a company from scratch… or acquire one that already has revenue. Both paths have advantages. Starting a company offers flexibility. Acquiring a company provides immediate cash flow and infrastructure. Which approach appeals to you more, and why?

Here’s a hypothetical example. Price: $1.1M Revenue: $1.3M SDE: $420K Questions experienced buyers might ask: • Are revenues stable year to year? • How dependent is the business on the owner? • Are add-backs reasonable? What additional information would you want before pursuing this deal?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqTUFbHuVmQ

Curious what sectors members are most interested in. Vote below: • Car washes • Laundromats • Self-storage • Service businesses • Franchises • Other Feel free to elaborate in the comments.