{"id":217480,"date":"2022-09-11T13:15:20","date_gmt":"2022-09-11T00:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/?p=217480"},"modified":"2022-09-20T14:24:16","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T01:24:16","slug":"who-consult-when-buying-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/business-sale-and-purchase\/who-consult-when-buying-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Who To Consult When Buying an NZ Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/business-sale-and-purchase\/3-questions-before-buying-an-existing-business\/\">Buying a business<\/a> can be daunting, and it is crucial to consult the right people to make an informed decision. While the business owner will be a great source of information, they are also highly motivated to sell their business. So, they will not be impartial. Accordingly, you will need support from professionals who can help you during the business purchase process. This article will discuss some people you may want to consult when buying a business in New Zealand.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Owner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talking to the business owner is critical. They are the closest to the business and its operations and will be able to provide context that you are unable to determine by simply reviewing the business and operations in a vacuum. You should consider asking the business owner about the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Who are their key customers?<\/li><li>Who are their key suppliers?<\/li><li>Are the business premises leased or owned? If leased, what are the terms of that lease, including rent, term, and rights of renewal?<\/li><li>Who are the employees?<\/li><li>What are the key terms of their employment?<\/li><li>Which employees are critical to the business?&nbsp;<\/li><li>What are the current accrued entitlements for all employees?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of these initial inquiries, you should also ask for key documentation, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>key customer and supplier contracts;<\/li><li>employee agreements;<\/li><li>financial information;<\/li><li>leases;<\/li><li>licences required to operate the business; and<\/li><li>details of all registered and unregistered intellectual property.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also a good idea to understand why the owner is selling the business. Often many business founders sell due to retirement or career changes, but if the owner cannot give you an explanation, then this could raise a red flag.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accountant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will want to consult the business\u2019s accountant and also your accountant. When consulting the business\u2019s accountant, you should review their financial records and tax information. As a result, you can identify the areas where the business may be losing money or highlight any red flags. If the business uses accounting software, you may ask to be logged in to ensure the company\u2019s financial position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When consulting your accountant, you can gauge how much you have to spend on the business and whether the investment will provide you with a good return. 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They can assist you with:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>the legal, due diligence process;\u00a0<\/li><li>documenting the sale and purchase arrangements;<\/li><li>negotiating appropriate vendor warranties in light of the results of your due diligence investigations; and\u00a0<\/li><li>the transition of the business.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>For example, a lawyer can help with assigning key business contracts, negotiating an assignment of the business premises lease, and offering employees new employment arrangements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, they can help you understand which business structure may be right for you and the current <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/intellectual-property\/5-ip-assets\/\">protections of their intellectual property<\/a>. If your lawyer identifies that the company\u2019s intellectual property has no protection, this may raise issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, your lawyer can help you understand your lease obligations if the owner assigns their lease to you. Before buying a business, you may want to consider what costs arise from the lease and whether you have the means to pay for this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may wish to consult with key employees close to the business operations. Often this will not be possible until the purchase agreement is unconditional and the sale is public.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By listening and acting on employee feedback, you can establish a relationship of mutual respect. 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As a result, you may like to ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>what the business can do better;<\/li><li>what the business\u2019s reputation is like from their perspective;<\/li><li>their opinion on the company\u2019s pricing; and<\/li><li>recommendations for improvements.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"my-7 lg:my-10 border-y-2 border-gray-100 py-7 lg:py-10 flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start gap-10\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-52 mx-auto my-0! rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.legalvision.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/21173210\/new-employee-onboarding-checklist-onsite-nz.jpg\" alt=\"Front page of publication\"\n                 loading=\"lazy\" width=\"208\" height=\"298\">\n                <section>\n            <div class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">New Employee Onboarding Checklist (On-site)<\/div>\n            <div class=\"body-text\">\n                <p>Help new employees get off to a great start with our free New Employee Onboarding Checklist.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go.legalvision.co.nz\/new-employee-onboarding-checklist-onsite-nz.html\" class=\" block px-5 py-3.5 max-w-fit bg-orange button__hover transition rounded text-white font-bold text-lg no-underline uppercase leading-tight text-center\" target=\"\" rel=\"\">Download Now<\/a>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When buying a business, it is vital to do your research and consult the right support. 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