Own Your Future: Straight Talk about How to Buy a Business and Build Your Future 'Rarely do you come across a book that provides hands on practical advice in every chapter. Bill's real life experiences as an entrepreneur, CEO, and business broker leave the reader with a blueprint for business acquisitions. Ivory tower theory is not going to go a long way in an acquisition, one needs to get down in the trenches as Bill explains chapter by chapter.' -Karl Fava, Principal, Business Financial Consultants 'Bill's polished style of writing reflects a common sense approach to buyer and seller concerns through the acquisition and divestiture process. A must read for first-time buyers and sellers of privately held businesses.' -Glenn Haddad, Corporate Trainer and Business Intermediary 'I couldn't recommend a more salient primer for persons interested in purchasing a business. Bill Grunau distills the complexities of the purchase and sale of businesses into a plain English and common sense-format that will allow inexperienced buyers or sellers to confidently spot and navigate potential minefields in the transaction. Undoubtedly, the book can allow its reader to make better decisions-ones that will lead to successful results, profitability and peace of mind!' -Thomas Lombardi, Founding Partner, Palmer, Lombardi, Donohue Law Firm Learn the ins and outs of buying privately held businesses and take the first step to accomplishing your dreams and becoming a success in Own Your Future. William Grunau, a corporate executive and entrepreneur with decades of experience, explains how you, too, can become your own boss. In this comprehensive guide on owning your own future, you'll learn: How to finance an acquisition with Small Business Administration financing; How to use your 401K or IRA funds to buy a business without penalties or taxes; How to write offers; How to conduct due diligence; How to develop a 100-day and first-year plan; How to develop an exit strategy; And much more! Unveil the mystery and secrets behind how deals are really done [...] Autor: Bill Grunau Wydawnictwo: iUniverse Rok wydania: 2009 Okładka: miękka Liczba stron: 216 Wymiary: 15.2 x 22.9 cm Język: angielski ISBN: 9780595520404