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This book is an excellent primer for anyone who dreams of buying a company. Russell Robb is an experienced business broker and investment analyst who covers many of the pitfalls and opportunities a first-time business buyer will encounter. In short, punchy chapters, he presents the essential details of negotiating and closing deals, plus valuable sample letters and agreements. His case studies of business purchases offer important lessons for new buyers. Although the author devotes a chapter to acquiring small businesses, his true focus is buying middle-market companies with annual revenues up to $50 million. getAbstract recommends this worthy introduction to the art of buying businesses to professionals with entrepreneurial ambitions.

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Adams Media