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Taking over an IT business: how to evaluate maintenance contracts?
Taking over an IT business requires careful analysis of maintenance contracts, which often form the basis of recurring revenue. This guide helps you evaluate their quality, profitability and transferability to secure your takeover.
How much is a family business worth in Switzerland? The overlooked criteria
The valuation of a Swiss family business is not limited to balance sheet figures. Overlooked criteria such as relational capital, founder dependence or artisanal know-how strongly influence the final price. Discover the invisible factors that determine the real value of your family SME.
Taking over a retail business: how to analyse the location?
Taking over a retail business involves carefully analysing the location, a determining factor for profitability. Footfall, accessibility, competition and commercial lease conditions directly influence the potential for success. This guide details the essential criteria for evaluating the quality of a location before committing.
Buying a beauty salon: how to verify profitability?
Taking over a beauty salon requires analysing its revenue streams, customer loyalty and cost structure. Between subscriptions, product sales and treatment services, the sources of profitability are multiple and complex. This guide helps you identify the key indicators for assessing financial viability before the takeover.
Craft businesses facing labour shortages: opportunities 2026
The Swiss craft sector is facing a labour shortage that particularly affects certain essential trades. This situation creates concrete opportunities for entrepreneurs who wish to take over a business in a sector in high demand. Discover the craft trades where succession is lacking and what you need to check before getting started.
Buying an online business based on affiliation: risks and potential
Affiliate sites promise passive income and a simple business model. But behind this attractive appearance lie major risks: SEO dependency, affiliate programme volatility and verification difficulties. Here's what to analyse before acquiring such an online business.
Taking over a small hotel: how to analyse occupancy and costs?
Taking over a small hotel requires detailed analysis of its occupancy rate and cost structure. Between incompressible fixed costs and variable charges, the actual profitability can be very different from the figures announced. This guide helps you concretely assess the financial viability before committing.
Which Swiss SaaS attract the most buyers?
Swiss SaaS are increasingly attracting buyers thanks to their recurring business model and growth potential. B2B tools for SMEs, management solutions, and specialised platforms are among the most sought-after. Discover which types of software generate the most interest in the Swiss acquisition market.
Buying a bar or café: the hidden costs nobody mentions
Taking over a bar or café involves costs well beyond the purchase price. Compliance upgrades, licences, working capital and unforeseen charges accumulate quickly. This guide reveals the hidden expenses that sellers often forget to mention.
Why private security companies sell very quickly?
Private security companies are among the most sought-after on the business transfer market. Their business model based on recurring contracts, their barriers to entry and their constant growth explain this enthusiasm amongst buyers.
Taking over a veterinary practice: how to analyse the patient base?
Taking over a veterinary practice involves rigorously assessing the patient base, the practice's main asset. Number of active animals, frequency of visits, loyalty and transferability are all key indicators to analyse. This guide helps you structure this analysis to secure your takeover.
Online businesses requiring the least initial capital
Launching an online business no longer requires substantial capital. From freelancing to SaaS, including affiliate marketing and digital products, several models allow you to start with minimal investment. Creating or acquiring: both options are available to entrepreneurs.
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