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Can You Buy a Business Without Collateral?
If you’ve ever gotten any type of substantial loan, chances are that you’re already familiar with the concept of collateral. This is when something of value is pledged as security. As a result, the lender has something of value that they could potentially take if the loan is not repaid. Collateral is designed to protect the lender. Of course, the most common example of collateral is your...Read More![](https://www.allenandyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/bigstock-Business-Partnership-Meeting-C-450945659.jpg)
What is a Partnership Agreement?
A partnership agreement is a legal document that provides an outline of how a business will be run. This agreement will often be used by small for-profit businesses when two or more people are involved. It’s an essential document to have, especially in the case when a dispute arises between partners. Even if you have gone into business with a friend or relative, you should have this document...Read More![](https://www.allenandyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/bigstock-Business-People-Read-Online-Bu-469435625.jpg)
BizBuySell Insight Report for 2022
BizBuySell has issued their latest insight report, which summarizes market growth and trends from last year. In this report, they have several interesting areas to report including a summary of how lower sales prices and rate hikes impacted the value of businesses in recent months. The report can be found at https://www.bizbuysell.com/insight-report/#reportArchive. Overall Trends in 2022...Read More![](https://www.allenandyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/bigstock-Group-Of-Business-People-Meeti-465543161.jpg)
Expectations for Business in 2023
BizBuySell just released its latest insight report, which tracked sales and growth in 2022 and compared it to the prior year. Overall, we are seeing a high demand for service-based businesses as well as an increase in restaurant business sales. The insight report also reveals what business brokers across the country are expecting for 2023 and beyond. Data on Service Business Sales In 2022,...Read More![](https://www.allenandyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/bigstock-Diverse-Group-Of-Business-Peop-460000007.jpg)
5 Elements for Buyers to Investigate
When you’re in the process of buying a business, it’s important to stay logical. No matter how good the opportunity may seem at first glance, be sure to carefully evaluate the business in a step-by-step manner. Regardless of how excited you might be about the prospect of ownership; you’ll want to have your guard up when you go through the due diligence process. Let’s take a look at 5 of the...Read More![](https://www.allenandyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/bigstock-Focus-At-Pen-On-Female-Hand-Si-455916111.jpg)
What You Need to Know About Partnership Agreements
There have been countless instances when someone has gone into business with a relative or close friend and made the mistake of skipping a formal agreement. No matter how good a friend may be, you will always want to get the terms of the partnership in writing. A partnership agreement is a vitally important document that is designed to protect all parties. It will reduce the possibility for...Read More![](https://www.allenandyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/bigstock-Fund-Managers-Team-Consultatio-449135637.jpg)
A Look at the Market Pulse Report
The Market Pulse Report Survey is a resource that has a variety of information that business brokers and M&A advisors regularly utilize to better understand the business landscape. The most recent survey was conducted April 1st to April 15th 2022 and had 360 broker and advisor respondents. It also marked the 40th edition of the quarterly report. The Executive Summary of the report can be...Read More![](https://www.allenandyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bigstock-Asian-Business-Woman-Talking-T-454404753.jpg)
Three Reasons Why You Might Want to Own a Business
Have you been thinking that business ownership is for you? Many people are committed to the idea of owning a business and work hard to pursue this goal. Of course, the path towards buying a business is indeed complicated and requires a significant investment of not only money but also time. As a result, you’ll want to ensure that you are fully committed to business ownership before beginning...Read More![](https://www.allenandyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bigstock-Graphics-Design-Bar-Graph-Conc-455573189.jpg)
4 Takeaways from the Latest BizBuySell Quarterly Report
BizBuySell is an online resource that focuses on offering unique content that specifically addresses the needs of buyers and sellers. To make this happen, BizBuySell has teamed with a range of experienced business brokers who are covering topics relevant to business owners, buyers, and sellers. For example, they feature articles that focus on how to make a business more interesting to a...Read More![](https://www.allenandyoung.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bigstock-Businessman-sitting-at-office-19499588.jpg)