Is buying a business a good idea? There is no simple answer, but buying a business can either be a wise choice or a disaster depending on the industry. Buying a business comes with its risk, but typically the significant barrier of entry risk is lowered because of the preexisting establishment.
The start-up costs of a business come with time and money. It takes time to start a business and a significant amount of money for equipment, inventory, and employees. It's not uncommon for start-ups to not see a return on their investment for the first few months or years of operation.
When buying a business, that worry is out the window. Typically, the original business owner has already completed the burden of marketing, branding, and establishing a working strategy for the business.
It may sound too good to be t…