Why to buy a company — and not start a new one

What it does

Lots of people dream about creating a business… but what about buying one? When it comes to startups, there are plenty of downsides: Tons of work — long hours, high stress, and starting from zero Low pay: Many founders are on the ramen noodles diet in the early years 80% rate of failure (all that […]

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