
About this episode
Welcome to Episode 135 of The Numbers Game. In this episode, Marty breaks down the 12 essential questions you need to ask when considering buying a small business. From crunching the financial numbers to analysing industry trends, Marty shares a comprehensive guide that will arm you with the knowledge and insights you need for a successful business acquisition.
On this episode, we discuss:
- Analysing the industry: Is it growing or declining?
- Importance of financial metrics: Revenue and profit margins
- Key people and their intentions: A vital consideration
- Current owners' future plans: Avoiding pitfalls and conflicts
- Specialised knowledge: Your key to elevating the business
- Diversification of customer and supplier relationships: Reducing risk
- Essential mentorship and training resources for newcomers
- Creating a solid yet simple business plan: Outline goals and strategies
- What assets and stock are included? Know what you're really buying
- Immediate profitability: The upside potential you should look for
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Jason Robinson
Martin Vidakovic
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