Katherine Haan, MBA, is a Senior Staff Writer for Forbes Advisor and a former financial advisor turned international bestselling author and business coach. For more than a decade, she’s helped small ...

Many aspiring entrepreneurs would be interested in buying a business that's already up and running because it seems safer. And that is true and makes sense. Starting a business from scratch is tough.

Know your endgame before buying — investment goals shape every decision. Choose businesses based on cash flow, ROI, or family legacy. Passive income or ownership as employment? Be honest about your ...

Jerry Brown is a personal finance writer based in Baton Rouge, La. He's been writing about personal finance for three years. Financial products he enjoys covering include credit cards, personal loans, ...