How to Buy a Business Course
Chapter 3

Lesson 1: How to Finance a Business Acquisition

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IN THIS LESSON

What You'll Learn in This Course:

  1. Five Financing Options for Buying a Business: Discover the pros and cons of using cash, seller financing, personal loans, conventional loans, or SBA loans.

  2. Seller Financing Strategies: Learn how to leverage seller financing to negotiate flexible terms and how it can complement SBA loans for acquisitions.

  3. Navigating SBA Loans: Understand how SBA loans work, why they are popular for business acquisitions, and the benefits of their government-backed guarantees.

  4. Conventional Loan Considerations: Explore how conventional loans differ from SBA loans, when to use them, and the importance of collateral and personal guarantees.

  5. Using Personal Loans for Acquisitions: Get insights into when personal loans might be a good alternative, their advantages, and potential risks.

  • Office Hours - This small group call is your opportunity to ask any and all questions about business acquisition, business acquisition financing, and laundromats.