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Buying a Business: What You Are Really Acquiring
The name on the door is only the beginning. What you actually receive when you buy a business depends on what the seller actually owns, and whether it can transfer.
Aldes Africa
Business broking insights for Africa
Practical insights on business broking across Africa, from owning an Aldes agency to buying and selling businesses in new markets.
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Qualifying a Target in a Market You Do Not Know
The opportunity looks right on paper. But paper does not tell you whether the numbers are real, the market is as described, or the business can actually operate the way you plan.
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How Buyers Fund an Acquisition
An attractive offer means nothing if the buyer cannot actually pay. Here is how acquisitions are funded in practice, and what sellers should look for.
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Using Acquisition to Enter a New Market
Starting from scratch in a new country is slow, expensive and full of risk. Buying an established business can get you there faster, if you buy the right one.