Summary of Richard S. Ruback & Royce Yudkoff's HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 In this part, you'll learn about the opportunity to become an owner and CEO of a successful existing business. It is important to remember that this is an opportunity that comes with great responsibility, and only those who are prepared to handle it should pursue it. #2 Entrepreneurship can be an exciting career path, and buying a small business and running it as CEO can be a rewarding and independent lifestyle. #3 You may be surprised to find that the biggest challenge for buyers is not the search for a business to buy, but rather the acquisition of the business.
This can be a lengthy and difficult process, especially if the owner of the business is reluctant to sell. #4 Tony Bautista is the founder and CEO of Fail Safe LLC, a firm that provides fire hose testing to local fire departments.