It's often been said that good relationships are key to a business’s success. All too often, owners focus their attention solely on relationships with their customers and their employees, neglecting to nurture their relationships with key vendors and suppliers.

If it's your first time involved in buying or selling a business, there may be some terms with which you're not familiar. Some of them are very important and having an understanding of what they mean will be very helpful.

If you're in the process of buying a business, there's a whole lot of information to take in and digest. If you're not familiar with accounting terms and documents, it can be overwhelming, leaving you wondering just where to begin.

Making the move to buy a business takes a certain amount of courage, especially if it's unknown territory. We've often seen potential entrepreneurs let their own fears and insecurities stand in the way of achieving their greatest dream.

You've found the perfect opportunity: an established business with a customer base already in place in a field you're passionate about. And it's for sale! But you're not sure if you can afford it.

Have you been contemplating buying a business lately? There are lots of opportunities available in Minnesota right now. The advantages of becoming a business owner are innumerable. Here are just a few:

When buying a business, some entrepreneurs are only looking at it as a source for future ongoing income, or as a way to replace a regular salary. For them, the business' potential for growth is less important than its ability to produce steady revenue.

When you are beginning the process of buying a business, you want to know as much about it as possible so that you're fully aware of what you're getting into and you can make an informed decision. The trouble is that you don't know what you don't know. That is to say, that you can't possibly find out everything there is to know about the company, nor can you foresee what detail or aspect you’ll later wish you'd had knowledge of.

You're purchasing a business. Congratulations! No matter how much experience you have and what talents you bring to the table, chances are, you have a steep learning curve ahead of you. Your new business may have its own unique processes and systems. That's just part of the reason why obtaining support and training from a previous business owner can be very valuable.