WCI Brokers

Going into business for yourself is a big step, one that can be full of apprehension and even fear. Almost 90 percent of all those who purchase a small business have never owned a business. Most of them bought a business that was different than what they had been looking for. These buyers had the opportunity to work with WCI's professional business brokers, who helped them, explore the marketplace and subsequently found a business more to their liking.

Most buyers are looking for many of the following in considering the purchase of a business:

Pride in the service or the product
Flexibility
Income
Control of your own destiny
Recognition
Security
Privacy
Status
Customer and employee contact

The Bottom Line

Being in business for yourself can be a daunting prospect. There are no guarantees. At some point, after all of your investigation is completed, you will still have to make that “leap of faith” that is necessary to proceed with the purchase of the business. But, if running your own show, making your own decisions, not having to worry about job security, and just being on your own are important – then owning a business is for you. After taking this leap of faith, almost all business owners will tell you that they would never go back to being an employee.