Buying a ready-made business isn't "cheating;" it's the smarter, faster and more sustainable way to win.

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 ...

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 ...