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business takover - Angelan^324#4ml - 09-26-2020
A business takeover is just one of the various types of business acquisitions. In general it's an acquisition by a company of a business that it already owns. Typically it will be an established and higher paying company buying up a smaller business. There are some specific reasons why businesses decide to take over other businesses:
Businesses need a steady income to keep themselves afloat. While it can be tempting to get into businesses where the returns seem less than stellar, a business purchase for a business that doesn't have a consistent stream of income can be extremely risky and unwise. Businesses also need a stable location for expansion. They can't be in one city for long periods of time as this can negatively affect their profits and ability to grow.
Some businesses have a certain amount of "toxic" assets that need to be cleaned out prior to making a move on the business that owns them. For example, if a large warehouse that houses an assortment of goods is currently full, it can be very difficult to move that particular goods around. If the company is planning on expanding, they may want to wait until the entire warehouse is filled and then work with a business that needs to sell off that warehouse space. An experienced buyer will know how to negotiate a good deal on property, inventory and other important aspects of running a business. A successful business buyer will also work with a seller that can provide the goods and service that the company needs for continued growth.