{"id":2272,"date":"2017-03-01T07:07:55","date_gmt":"2017-03-01T07:07:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/?p=2272"},"modified":"2022-04-13T09:29:41","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T09:29:41","slug":"tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Considerations Before &#038; After Investing in Business or Startup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2009Be it for business expansion or otherwise, investing in a business can be exciting. However, it is often expensive and comes bundled with risks. In this article, our team at IndiaBizForSale shares with you the common tips to remember as you set out to explore <strong>an investment opportunity in India<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#What_To_Do_Before_Investing_In_Business_OR_Startup\" >What To Do Before Investing In Business OR Startup?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#1_Industry\" >1. Industry:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#2_Size\" >2. Size:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#3_Location\" >3. Location:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#4_Transaction_costs\" >4. Transaction costs:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#How_Sourcing_Investee_Businesses\" >How Sourcing Investee Businesses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#Due_Diligence_Checklist\" >Due Diligence Checklist<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#1_Reason_for_investment\" >1. Reason for investment:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#2_Credit_history_of_business\" >2. Credit history of business:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#3_Reputation\" >3. Reputation:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#4_Financials\" >4. Financials:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#Compliance_Considerations\" >Compliance Considerations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#1_Tax\" >1. Tax:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#2_Legal_Issues\" >2. Legal Issues:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#Business_Valuation\" >Business Valuation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#1_Return_on_Investment\" >1. Return on Investment:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#2_Cash_Flow\" >2. Cash Flow:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#3_Assets\" >3. Assets:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#Investment_Terms_and_Conditions\" >Investment Terms and Conditions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#1_Payment\" >1. Payment:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#2_Documentation\" >2. Documentation:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#3_Non-Compete\" >3. Non-Compete:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#What_To_Do_After_Investing_in_SME_or_Startup_Business\" >What To Do After Investing in SME or Startup Business?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/tips-to-remember-while-investing-in-a-business\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Do_Before_Investing_In_Business_OR_Startup\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>What To Do Before Investing In Business OR Startup?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Industry\"><\/span><strong>1. Industry:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Every <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/how-to-get-investment-easily-for-your-business-or-startup\/\">investment opportunity<\/a><\/strong> is a risk-return proposition. Start by shortlisting the right industries for you to invest in. These could be either the ones where you already have a portfolio, or the ones you have an understanding of, or simply something that is new and has good return potential.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Size\"><\/span><strong>2. Size:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Identify a range of business sizes that you would be comfortable investing in. The size could be in terms of revenues, customers, employees, infrastructure, or any other indicator as you may deem fit.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Location\"><\/span><strong>3. Location<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Location becomes important in terms of the local environment and your accessibility to the locations. You don\u2019t want to put your money in a location that is fraught with political \/ communal unrest, or one that is not easily accessible within a few hours!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Transaction_costs\"><\/span><strong>4. Transaction costs:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Take stock of professional costs such as legal fees, accountant\u2019s fees, banker\u2019s fees before you initiate the investment process!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Sourcing_Investee_Businesses\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>How Sourcing<\/strong> <strong>Investee Businesses?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/business\/business-opportunities-for-sale\">invest in a business in India<\/a><\/strong>, source out businesses to invest in from local magazines, classified, directories and web portals. Information on other businesses which are not listed there can be obtained from third party agents, brokers. Alternatively, you can also check with consultants or CAs and Lawyers describing what kind of business you are looking to invest in.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Due_Diligence_Checklist\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Due Diligence Checklist<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Reason_for_investment\"><\/span><strong>1. Reason for investment:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why is the business owner raising investment for his business? Check for obvious red flags like ailing business, financing concerns or court litigations. As an investor, you should look out for businesses that are raising money for expansion and\/or diversification.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Credit_history_of_business\"><\/span><strong>2. Credit history of business:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Check for outstanding debt, unpaid creditors, and other liabilities \u2013 you definitely don\u2019t want to take on liabilities of the owner!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Reputation\"><\/span><strong>3. Reputation:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Delve thoroughly into the reputation of the business as well as personal reputation of the owner. Visit the area, speak to the local people, and do not restrict yourself to the customers and creditors.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Financials\"><\/span><strong>4. Financials:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dig deep into the sales pattern, seasonality and periodicity, major cost drivers, a review of audited financial reports for the past 3 to 5 years for fair<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-business-valuation\/\">valuation of business<\/a> <\/strong>assets.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compliance_Considerations\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Compliance Considerations<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Tax\"><\/span><strong>1. Tax<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your business investment decision will have a few tax implications and you should consult your accountant to take stock of these. For starters, Capital Gain Tax and Stamp Duty are common considerations.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Legal_Issues\"><\/span><strong>2. Legal Issues<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The commonly applicable provisions are from the Company Law, Income Tax Act, Labour Laws, and approvals by Banks or Financial Institutions, copyrights, patents, trademarks, etc. along with licenses, zoning requirements, insurance coverage and lease rights. There are also special provisions for startup investments, which are worth looking into.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Valuation\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Business Valuation<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Return_on_Investment\"><\/span><strong>1. Return on Investment:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The most common way to value a business is to estimate the percentage return on investment that a commercial investor would expect from the business over a certain period of time.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Cash_Flow\"><\/span><strong>2. Cash Flow:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) technique values a business by projecting its future net cash inflows over a period of time using the time value of money approach.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Assets\"><\/span><strong>3. Assets:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This process entails valuing tangible assets such as land, building, plant, machinery, etc. and intangible assets such as intellectual property and management expertise.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Investment_Terms_and_Conditions\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Investment Terms and Conditions<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Payment\"><\/span><strong>1. Payment:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Decide on payment mode, tranches, conditions for tranches, and arrangements such as escrow.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Documentation\"><\/span><strong>2. Documentation:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Obtain a receipt against your payment and an original copy of all investment documents.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Non-Compete\"><\/span><strong>3. Non-Compete:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is important that the purchase agreement ensures that the owner is not allowed to set up a similar, competing business of his own post-investment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Do_After_Investing_in_SME_or_Startup_Business\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>What To Do After Investing in SME or Startup Business?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Secure rights for attending board meetings, being updated on crucial business changes, and make sure you have a say on important company decisions. Most importantly, build a relationship of trust and transparency with your investee \u2013 it can go a long way in making investments smooth and hassle-free!<\/p>\n<p>If you have any queries on the above or about investing in businesses in general, please write to us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@indiabizforsale.com\">info@indiabizforsale.com<\/a>. Happy investing!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/\">Indiabizforsale.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is India\u2019s largest online platform for M&amp;A, Investment, JV, Partnership, Fund Raise and allied needs. 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