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How much negative information can you expect the seller to give you about the business? How can a prospective buyer find out such information? Support your answer with evidence from material from an outside source or personal experience.

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The 341 word solution presents 11 types of information to investigate a business before buying it, and what the sources are for information.

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How much negative information can you expect the seller to give you about the business?

A seller will be selective in revealing negative information because of the possible impact on the purchase price a buyer is willing to pay. Some negative information would not affect the selling price; for example, a supplier the owner no longer uses, or a customer that was fired for lack of payment.

How can a prospective buyer find out such information?

For information that could affect the negotiated ...

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