Selling Shares (Stock) in your Small Business- How to Buy a Business

So, do you dream to going to the Dragon’s Den or Shark Tank to get some billionaire to put money into your business?

For most everyday people, it may be possible to sell stock in their company or as part of financing a business acquisition, but it won’t be like what you see on TV.

I’ve seen lots of people bring on new shareholders or equity financial partners to do a deal.

What makes real Main St. deals different from what you see on TV is the motivation and expectation of the investor.

Watch this video I made about how to position your deal to get someone to buy stock in your newly acquired business: https://youtu.be/gfsDDmOmxjc

Want to buy a business in the next year? Join the 2018 Buy a Successful Business Accelerator Program: http://www.investlocalbook.com/p/2018-group.html (Still spots left as some successful applicants haven’t paid their registration fee yet.)

-or- join the legions of small business buyers who are learning what they need to know so they can avoid a bad deal. They’re taking my online course at www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com

I’m coming to Halifax, NS December 4 to teach my Succession Planning Workshop and my How to Buy an Existing Business Workshop. It would be great to see you there.

Do you have a business to sell? Visit www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com and learn how I can help you sell.

FREE- Download a copy of my e-book; 12 Things to do Before You Consider Selling Your Business. (No, I will not put you on an e-mail marketing list)

Thank you and I’ll see you next time.

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