Due Diligence in Buying and Selling a Business

This course will enable you to

• Understand the role of due diligence in the acquisition process, and the need for disclosure and reporting
• Identify the benefits of conducting due diligence as a buyer before purchasing a business
• Explore due diligence from the seller's perspective and how to find the right buyer for your business
• Consider the risks involved in buying and selling a business, and why the process may sometimes fail

About the course

Buying a business is a major commitment and can be a daunting process. Due diligence is a process of discovery that can help you ensure that the business is what you want before buying it. Both buyers and sellers can benefit from the process before acquisition and should take the time to learn what risks are involved.

Explore the process of due diligence from both the buyer and the seller's perspective, with this course. You will learn the importance of due diligence for both parties and will consider the risks involved in buying or selling a business, and what you can do to minimise these. You'll also discover the due diligence process for the purchase and sale of online businesses.