Don't Be Tempted: 8 Signs of a Bad Business
Don't Be Tempted: 8 Signs of a Bad Business  
Podcast: Acquiring Minds
Published On: Tue Jun 28 2022
Description: A lender and a searcher explain how to quickly identify a business you should NOT buy, saving you months of wasted time. Themes from Ryan & Heather's interview:Killer #1: ValuationKiller #2: Stupid MarginsKiller #3: Going Too SmallKiller #4: Bolt-on vs. PlatformKiller #5: Competing with Private EquityKiller #6: GeographyKiller #7: Red FlagsKiller #8: Needs to Support LeverageLinks & mentions:15 Time Killers in SMB Search - full document from Live OakAll of Live Oak Bank's search fund resourcesReach Ryan at:@smbquestLinkedInReach Heather at:@EndresenHeatherLinkedInGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds:Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter