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How to Evaluate a Business Investment Opportunity

A structured evaluation helps investors compare opportunities objectively.

Market

Size, growth, competition and barriers to entry.

Business model

How the business makes money, its margins and the durability of its revenue.

Management

Experience, track record and alignment of interests.

Financials

Historical performance, cash flow, debt and the credibility of forecasts.

Risks and mitigants

Regulatory, operational, market and key-person risks, and how each is managed.

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This article is general information only and is not financial, legal or investment advice.

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