Why Buy a Business?
There are many reasons to purchase a business and depending on who you ask, those reasons rank differently because your motivation behind buying a business ultimately comes down to what you want in life. Is it profits? Freedom? Alongside the potential risk and the hard work involved in owning your own business, owning your own business also comes with its fair share of positives when considering the pros and cons list. Let us highlight some of the top reasons why buying a business could be a great option for you.
Profits: Unlike previous jobs where you’ve been an employee, owning your own business comes with the opportunity for uncapped earning potential. If your business continues to grow and become profitable, you will reap the rewards at the end of the day. Of course, there is always the risk/reward issue to consider as well.
Employment: Owning your own business removes any possibility for you to be made redundant or your contract be terminated by another party. If your business remains profitable, your job will be safe. For this reason, you feel more in control over your career than ever before.
Independence: Your business means your decisions. If you’d like to steer your business in a certain direction, you now have the power to do this. There is nothing more satisfying than making strategic plans for your business and watching them come to fruition and prove successful. Your business is your time to make your mark and captain the ship!
Lifestyle: Being a business owner can be a very busy job. More often than not, the owner of the business is the person who works the most hours, as they have the most at stake. However, once the business proves successful, you may be able to take a step backwards and begin to live the lifestyle you’ve always dreamt of. Whether it’s weekends off, or an extended holiday once a year, there’s no reason why you can’t work this into future plans. The proviso here is that you have learnt along the way to employ competent staff and thus become a competent “manager” who is able to delegate tasks to staff and employ controls to maintain standards.
Opportunity: Last but not least, owning your own business comes with countless opportunities. The opportunity to make a positive change in your community, be a voice to the masses, accomplish financial growth, create an empire, the ability to franchise in the future, the options are limitless. A word of caution, always seek independent advise from a competent professional advisor who will have an unemotional appraisal of the business you are looking to purchase.
All the above points are important considerations when looking to buy a business. However, no two businesses are the same, just as no two buyers are the same. It is important to consider both sides of the coin when venturing down the business ownership path.
If you’d like to discuss the process with an expert, contact Core Business Brokers today, on (02) 9413 2977, or email Roy on [email protected]. We know business sales like the back of our hand and will be more than happy to chat with you about our experience and your future.
