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Profitable Businesses for Sale: How to Spot Red Flags in Seller Numbers

Common red flags to watch for in a seller's financial numbers before making an offer.

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Common red flags to watch for in a seller's financial numbers before making an offer.

What This Article Covers

This SellBusiness resource focuses on red flags buying a business financials . The source content brief identifies the following key areas for this article.

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Inconsistent records

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Unexplained add-backs

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Declining trends

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Cash-heavy businesses

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This information is general in nature. Business purchases, sales, financing, tax, legal and commercial real estate matters can vary by transaction. Professional advice should be obtained where appropriate.