Locate an Indiana business for sale

Many websites offer listings of companies for sale. Indiana listings of businesses for sale should show the location, asking price and cash flow, among other details.

I recommend: The advanced search option at BizQuest.com will let you select the type of business, city and length of time on the listing, among other parameters. Go to BizBuySell and select Indiana as the business location. You can also narrow the search parameters by selecting the business category and asking price range.

Find Indiana business brokers to assist you in the purchase process

IN business brokers can identify businesses that are clearly undesirable and help negotiate a price on the best candidates. A business broker also will help you obtain any licenses and permits that Indiana requires.

I recommend: Midwest Business Brokers is in Fort Wayne and specializes in assisting buyers and sellers of small to medium-sized businesses in the Midwest. Confidential Business Brokers in Evansville is a full-service business broker that can help you buy or sell a business in Indiana.

Hire a Certified Public Accountant when you find businesses for sale in Indiana

A CPA will need to review the financial records of any business in which you are interested. Additionally, a CPA can ensure that you file any required legal documents.

I recommend: Greenwalt Sponsel & Co. is in Indianapolis and provides a range of accounting services, including business valuation. Baden Gage & Schroeder has its headquarters in Fort Wayne and has a business services group that performs business valuations.