
Top 10 Red Flags When Reviewing a Business for Sale
Spotting red flags early can save you from costly surprises when buying a business. Watch for patterns like declining revenue, messy books, concentration risk, legal or compliance issues, outdated assets, cash irregularities, refusal to sign a non-compete, high turnover, inflated asset values, and growing receivables—each can signal deeper operational or financial problems. The move: tighten diligence (financial, legal, and operational), price the risks into the deal with escrows/contingencies—or walk away.












