Starting or Buying a Business

Getting down to business.

Entrepreneurs are wired differently. They simply must be in business for themselves. There is a reason 90% of all new jobs are created by small businesses—it’s because entrepreneurs have the moxxy to create something out of nothing and the confidence that allows them to assume risks even in the face of uncertainty.

Here are a few questions to consider if you are thinking about starting a business:

•         Why do you want to start a business?

•         How will you finance it?

•         What will you do if costs run twice what you expect?

•         Who will you sell to?

•         How will you be different from competitors in a way that customers will value?

•         What if it takes twice as long as you think? Three times, ten times?

Want to buy a business? Have you considered:

•        How will you find the right business?

•        Is it better to buy the business, or just the assets?

•        What’s the right structure for the transaction?

•        Will you be protected if later you find out that what you got turned out to be different than what you paid for?

•       Can you afford to grow as fast as you want through internally generated cash flow?

RiverStone Business Advisory Services works with high growth companies and emerging businesses to build and achieve quality and value. We have owned, grown and sold companies and can help you move forward faster. Whether you're starting or acquiring a business, growing it or seeking an exit, RiverStone can help discover and implement next steps.

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