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Category: Business Acquisition

Business acquisition due diligence is an essential phase in the process of purchasing a business. This step assists both the buyer and the lender in obtaining accurate, comprehensive, and realistic information, which is crucial for making a well-informed decision.
Want to jumpstart your entrepreneurial journey? Buying an existing business can be a great way to do it. You’ll get a head start with existing customers, established cash flow, and a proven operational model. This article explores why business acquisition is a convenient alternative to starting a business from scratch.
Here at 21st Century Bank, we support local manufacturing industry companies as they expand, grow and prosper - including the purchase of new equipment, acquiring another company and related borrowing via Small Business Administration (SBA) loans.
While there are still many hurdles ahead, many of 21st Century Bank’s small business customers are ready to make some major choices.
21st Century Bank's president, Jon Dolphin, had the pleasure to have been featured in a Twin Cities Business article on this economic holding pattern – and believe it offers valuable insight on the past to help us look toward the future
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