Founder & CEO
A former NASDAQ CEO who has personally bought six small businesses, Luis is building Venturu to make the process simpler and more honest for everyone.
A former NASDAQ CEO who has personally bought six small businesses, Luis is building Venturu to make the process simpler and more honest for everyone.
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Learn essential strategies for valuing a small business before purchase to avoid overpaying and ensure a sound investment.
Negotiating the purchase of a business can be both thrilling and intimidating. Get it right, and you walk away with a fair price and solid terms that position you for success. Get it wrong, and you risk overpaying or inheriting liabilities you didn’t bargain for. Below are essential tips and strategies—specifically for buyers—that will help you effectively negotiate and arrive at a mutually beneficial agreement.
Due diligence is the investigative process that helps you verify what you’re buying before finalizing a business acquisition. Think of it like a home inspection—but for financials, operations, and legal aspects. Below is a comprehensive checklist to guide you through the critical steps, from confirming a seller’s revenue claims to ensuring the business aligns with your goals.
When shopping for a business to buy, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of online listings. Learning how to evaluate a business listing can help you separate promising opportunities from those that aren’t worth your time. Below, we break down eight critical factors to review before taking the next step—so you can go into negotiations with confidence.
We started Venturu because we believe buying or selling a local business should be simpler and more trustworthy. We're building the go-to marketplace that connects sellers, buyers, and expert brokers, providing free core tools to ensure a smoother, more successful experience for everyone involved.
