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HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business: Think Big, Buy Small, Own Your Own Company (HBR Guide Series)

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An all-in-one guide to helping you buy and own your own business.Are you looking for an alternative to a career path at a big firm? Does founding your own start-up seem too risky? There is a radical third path open to you: You can buy a small business and run it as CEO. Purchasing a small company offers significant financial rewards—as well as personal and professional fulfillment. Leading a firm means you can be your own boss, put your executive skills to work, fashion a company environment that meets your own needs, and profit directly from your success.But finding the right business to buy and closing the deal isn't always easy. In the HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business, Harvard Business School professors Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff help you:Determine if this path is right for youRaise capital for your acquisitionFind and evaluate the right prospectsAvoid the pitfalls that could derail your searchUnderstand why a "dull" business might be the best investmentNegotiate a potential deal with the sellerAvoid deals that fall through at the last minuteArm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harvard Business Review Press


Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 7, 2017


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 03


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.5 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.9 x 8.9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #12,252 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Valuation (Books) #22 in Small Business (Books) #60 in Entrepreneurship (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Good intro book!
Format: Paperback
A very good intro with more detailed information for those looking to go more in depth. Finished quickly and easily understandable.
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2026 by Andrew M. Heller

  • Amazing Read! Perfect for first time Acquisition Entrepreneurs
Format: Kindle
I love the easy to read language used in this book. I recommend this book to all first time acquisition entrepreneurs. This book will get you grounded as you look for your first purchase. Cheers to your success!
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2026 by CHUKWUKA U.

  • Bad book binding
Format: Paperback
Great content, poor physical product.
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024 by N

  • The only book that I go back to often.
Format: Paperback
This is the only book that I go back to often and I strongly recommend it for any searcher. I came across the Think Big, Buy Small book through the authors' podcast - which in and of itself I highly recommend. Both have been invaluable tools in my search for an acquisition target. The book provides both terrific high-level guidance and critical tidbits that save time and money for anyone new to entrepreneurship through acquisition, and it has helped me immensely through my first LOI. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2024 by Eyal Rosenthal

  • The book does what the title says
Format: Paperback
The book does what the title says.
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2026 by AmazonUser0919

  • ETA
Format: Kindle
It is thorough and outlines the process very well. Read this to save yourself a lot of money and time
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2025 by William

  • Muy buena guia para los que quieran emprender comprando negocios
Format: Paperback
Una guia paso a paso de como emprender mediante la compra de un negocio en marcha, que negociar, como encontrar fondeo, como estructurar el negocio, como hacer una buena debida diligencia y como lograr el cierre.
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2026 by Mateo Buriticá

  • Good introduction
Format: Paperback
A good introduction if you have never had any experience, contains a comprehensive review of the different dimensions you should keep track off. However, I do not recommend using as the only source
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025 by Client Amazon

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