{"id":3031,"date":"2017-06-05T06:41:53","date_gmt":"2017-06-05T06:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/?p=3031"},"modified":"2022-04-12T12:54:42","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T12:54:42","slug":"the-first-time-buyers-tips-for-putting-money-in-a-small-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/the-first-time-buyers-tips-for-putting-money-in-a-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Tips For First Time Small Business Buyers in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You may have just decided to buy small business for the first time, or maybe you are still toying with the idea of doing so. In either case, you would probably want to know what you should watch out for while buying a small business in India. In this article, we will discuss a few important considerations to be kept in mind while you are on the journey of acquiring a small business.<\/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\/the-first-time-buyers-tips-for-putting-money-in-a-small-business\/#Top_5_Key_Consideration_Before_Buying_Small_Business_or_Startup_in_India\" >Top 5 Key Consideration Before Buying Small Business or Startup in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/the-first-time-buyers-tips-for-putting-money-in-a-small-business\/#1_Dont_Be_%E2%80%98Sold_While_Buying\" >1. Don\u2019t Be \u2018Sold\u2019 While Buying<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/the-first-time-buyers-tips-for-putting-money-in-a-small-business\/#2_Taxation_Consequences\" >2. Taxation Consequences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/the-first-time-buyers-tips-for-putting-money-in-a-small-business\/#3_Dont_Invest_Money_That_You_Cant_Afford_to_Lose\" >3. Don\u2019t Invest Money That You Can\u2019t Afford to Lose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/the-first-time-buyers-tips-for-putting-money-in-a-small-business\/#4_Know_Your_Rights\" >4. Know Your Rights<\/a><\/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\/the-first-time-buyers-tips-for-putting-money-in-a-small-business\/#5_Get_Professional_Help\" >5. Get Professional Help<\/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\/the-first-time-buyers-tips-for-putting-money-in-a-small-business\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_5_Key_Consideration_Before_Buying_Small_Business_or_Startup_in_India\"><\/span>Top 5 Key Consideration Before Buying Small Business or Startup in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dont_Be_%E2%80%98Sold_While_Buying\"><\/span><strong>1. Don\u2019t Be \u2018Sold\u2019 While Buying<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As a first-time buyer, it is possible that you will be overwhelmed by the businesses that are presented to you, and that you will take the seller\u2019s words at face-value. It is important not to get \u2018sold\u2019 on a business or idea while buying, and to keep your professional judgment as objective as possible. Do intensive research and due diligence before you commit to anything. Have a team of professionals evaluate every business thoroughly, instead of giving in to the words of any friend, colleague or family member.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Taxation_Consequences\"><\/span><strong>2. Taxation Consequences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are several tax implications associated with buying a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/business\/startups-business-opportunities-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">small business in India<\/a><\/strong>. These include capital gains tax, previous year\u2019s tax liabilities of the business, tax provisioning of the business for the forthcoming years, tax credit \/ refund, changes in taxable income of the buyer, and so on. Ignoring tax implications can land you in trouble even long after the transaction is closed. It is wise to have a Chartered Accountant or a Taxation Expert review the tax implications of your deal and advise you on the same.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Dont_Invest_Money_That_You_Cant_Afford_to_Lose\"><\/span><strong>3. Don\u2019t Invest Money That You Can\u2019t Afford to Lose<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Remember that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/how-to-get-investment-easily-for-your-business-or-startup\/\">investment in a business<\/a><\/strong> is a risky, long-term affair. It doesn\u2019t come with the privilege of certainty unlike other options such as bank deposits \u2013 which is a fair game, as the returns of investing in a small business are much higher too! But the thing to keep in mind here is that you should not invest money which might be required by you or your family in the near future. Invest earnings that you can afford to have locked up for years, or may be even lose, in the worst-case scenario. The bottom-line is that your professional decision to invest in a business should not affect your personal life.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Know_Your_Rights\"><\/span><strong>4. Know Your Rights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Are you exercising all the <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@indiabizforsale\/rights-of-an-investor-5-things-to-consider-before-investing-in-a-small-business-eae8554fda92\">rights of a buyer<\/a>? For example, as a buyer you have absolutely no responsibility to take on the liabilities of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiabizforsale.com\/blog\/want-to-buy-a-business-in-india-look-no-further\/\">business you are buying<\/a> or that of the seller. You also have the right to restructure the business as you may deem fit post purchase. There are several other significant rights such as right to full disclosure of business information by the seller, right to seek legal help in case of any misrepresentation, and so on. Make sure you know your rights as a buyer and exercise them when needed!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Get_Professional_Help\"><\/span><strong>5. Get Professional Help<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Last but not the least, it\u2019s better not to take it all on yourself the first time. Don\u2019t have a way with words? Get a negotiator on board. Find it difficult to crunch numbers? Get your CA to do it for you. Unable to source good businesses? Get a consultant for deal sourcing. Feeling lost about the legal implications? Get advice from a lawyer. The idea is that your first-time buying experience should be as smooth as it gets, and you should definitely not end up losing money or sleep!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are looking for a one-stop solution for professional management of your deal, you can visit us at IndiaBizforSale.com and explore our services and success stories. To know more about what we do and how we can help you, please contact us on <a href=\"mailto:info@indiabizforsale.com\">info@indiabizforsale.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may have just decided to buy small business for the first time, or maybe you are still toying with the idea of doing so. In either case, you would probably want to know what you should watch out for while buying a small business in India. 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