Our November 23, 2010 post was the first regarding starting a business.
There are a number of considerations relating to starting a business, two major considerations are, new start up or taking over an existing business.
If you are considering taking over a business this can be favorable regarding taking over the system that the previous business owner used to receive immediate revenues.
One key area relating to taking over the business is existing employees. Retaining key people that are employed in the existing business should be considered, unless of course you will be solo for awhile or there is no need for employees.
The existing employees can be invaluable with the knowledge they have of operations.
If you are considering taking over an existing business , do your homework first! It will save you time, headaches, and business capital later.
GOOD LUCK!
click this link and read the attached article. There is some great advice from the author Dan Hinson.