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Do you want to buy a business? In our Knowledge Bank you will find all kinds of articles about buying a business. Read all about the latest developments in the acquisition market, tips from acquisition professionals and real-life stories from other entrepreneurs.

What are the pros and cons of buying a business and how do you realize that dream? We list everything for you in this article.
What are the pros and cons of buying a business and how do you realize that dream? We list everything for you in this article.
Buying a business: 7 key steps [2025].

Expanding your business, starting a new business direction or buying up a bankrupt business, there are several reasons why you might want to buy a business. What are the pros and cons of buying a business and how do you realize that dream?

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
Jan. 08, 2025
Buying a business is a complicated process. From valuation to tax aspects; few entrepreneurs have experience with it.
Buying a business is a complicated process. From valuation to tax aspects; few entrepreneurs have experience with it.
What advisers do you need for business acquisition advice?

Buying a business is a complicated process. From valuation to tax aspects; few entrepreneurs have experience with it.

Peter Rikhof
Peter Rikhof
April 29, 2025
The financial assessment of a business acquisition is of great importance. We briefly list the financial ratios in business acquisition.
The financial assessment of a business acquisition is of great importance. We briefly list the financial ratios in business acquisition.
Financial assessment of a business acquisition.

The financial assessment of a business acquisition is of great importance. We briefly list the most important financial ratios.

Peter Rikhof
Peter Rikhof
April 27, 2025
Due diligence is indispensable in a business acquisition. Check out the checklist and be well prepared.
Due diligence is indispensable in a business acquisition. Check out the checklist and be well prepared.
Due diligence: meaning + checklist

During a business acquisition, conducting a due diligence study is standard practice. The buyer is the party who commissions this investigation. But what exactly does this investigation entail?

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
April 26, 2025
Growing a business through acquisition is faster, cheaper and much less risky than expanding on your own.
Growing a business through acquisition is faster, cheaper and much less risky than expanding on your own.
Buy & build strategy: what is it? And what are the benefits?

Big businesses always knew it: growing a business through acquisition is faster, cheaper and much less risky than expanding on your own.

Peter Rikhof
Peter Rikhof
April 25, 2025
Executing a buy & build strategy all by yourself is possible, but also difficult. That's why most entrepreneurs partner with an investor.
Executing a buy & build strategy all by yourself is possible, but also difficult. That's why most entrepreneurs partner with an investor.
This is how to execute a buy & build strategy with an investor on board

Executing a buy & build strategy all by yourself is possible, but also difficult. That's why most entrepreneurs partner with an investor.

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
April 24, 2025
When you want to grow through acquisition(s), it is important to set up an acquisition strategy. But what does such an acquisition strategy look like?
When you want to grow through acquisition(s), it is important to set up an acquisition strategy. But what does such an acquisition strategy look like?
How to formulate your acquisition strategy

When you want to grow through acquisition(s), it is important to set up an acquisition strategy. But what does such an acquisition strategy look like?

Peter Rikhof
Peter Rikhof
April 23, 2025
Warranties and indemnities are a major point of contention when sell a business. What is covered by these warranties and indemnities?
Warranties and indemnities are a major point of contention when sell a business. What is covered by these warranties and indemnities?
What is covered by warranties and indemnities?

Warranties and indemnities are a major point of contention when sell a business. What is covered by these warranties and indemnities?

Peter Rikhof
Peter Rikhof
April 13, 2025
A letter of intent is a preliminary agreement to buy or sell a business. What should be included in it?
A letter of intent is a preliminary agreement to buy or sell a business. What should be included in it?
What is contained in a letter of intent (LOI)?

A letter of intent is a preliminary agreement to buy or sell a business. What should be included in a letter of intent?

Peter Rikhof
Peter Rikhof
April 12, 2025
At any given time, between 17,000 and 23,000 businesses are for sale. Buying and selling businesses is a vibrant market.
At any given time, between 17,000 and 23,000 businesses are for sale. Buying and selling businesses is a vibrant market.
This is what the SME takeover market looks like

Buying and selling businesses is a lively market, except that it largely takes place behind the scenes. In fact, most sellers don't shout from the rooftops that their business is for sale because in many cases that disclosure leads to uncertainty and unrest among staff, customers and suppliers.

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
April 11, 2025
Without a thoughtful approach, a buy-and-build strategy can also be a recipe for chaos.
Without a thoughtful approach, a buy-and-build strategy can also be a recipe for chaos.
Buy-and-build: growth through smart acquisitions and efficient integration

A buy-and-build strategy can be a quick way to grow your business, but without a thoughtful approach, it can also be a recipe for chaos.

Arjan Jansen
Arjan Jansen
Feb. 10, 2025
Businesses that meet the key acquisition criteria are not only attractive to buyers, but also excellently positioned for independent success.
Businesses that meet the key acquisition criteria are not only attractive to buyers, but also excellently positioned for independent success.
The MSP market: developing growth market and success factors for acquisitions

Businesses that meet the key acquisition criteria are not only attractive to buyers, but also excellently positioned for independent success.

Tim van Rijn
Tim van Rijn
Jan. 30, 2025
What's involved in a management buy-in? We list the key points.
What's involved in a management buy-in? We list the key points.
Management buy-in (MBI): all tips and trics explained

You want to buy a business. If so, you're not the only one. Research has shown that one in five people sometimes dream of starting their own business. They want to set their own course without constantly being accountable to a boss. Self-employment is therefore an enticing prospect for many of these people.

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
Jan. 30, 2025
Financing business acquisitions? In this article, we'll walk you through the different options for your situation.
Financing business acquisitions? In this article, we'll walk you through the different options for your situation.
Financing: 7 ways to finance your acquisition

If you are planning to take over a business, arranging financing is an important step. In this article, we list the seven most common forms of financing in a business acquisition.

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
Jan. 19, 2025
You can agree as buyer and seller to post an anonymous proposition on a crowdfunding platform.
You can agree as buyer and seller to post an anonymous proposition on a crowdfunding platform.
Crowdfunding to finance business acquisitions

In a business acquisition, the ability to fund the transaction is essential. Can crowdfunding play a role in this?

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
Jan. 18, 2025

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