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Before you buy a business, check what you’re really getting
27 September 2026

Before you buy a business, check what you’re really getting

The Prosperity Project

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Buying an established business can give you customers, systems and revenue from day one. But how do you know whether the asking price reflects what you’ll actually earn?

On The Prosperity Project, Nadine talks to The Comic Accountant Sam Harith about the checks to make before buying a business. They discuss financial statements, debt, cash flow, the difference between buying assets and shares, and the risks of taking over a franchise or a business whose customers are loyal to its current owner.

They also ask the question every prospective buyer should consider: are you buying a business, or buying yourself a job?

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