The next step to buying your own business is to make sure it is the right move for you and your family. Owning one’s own business is still very much “the great American dream,” but it’s not for everybody. Here are some questions you should ask yourself before taking the next step. How long have you been thinking about buying a business? Many people are interested in buying their own business, but are not willing to make the commitment necessary to move forward. They continue to look and look, but never make the commitment to buy. Are you ready to own “the great American dream?”