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Did you know that several trends are combining to make this a fantastic time to buy a small or medium-sized business? And did you know that having enough money to buy a business may not be the obstacle you think it is?  If this topic interests you, please listen to what my guest expert, entrepreneur and business acquisition specialist, Jonathan Jay, of Dealmakers.co.uk has to say on this episode of Looking Forward: Opportunities for Job, Career, Business, and Investment Seekers.

Among other things, Jonathan talks about (1) three major trends that have combined to make this a fantastic time to buy a business, (2) who's buying a business these days, (3) what's the one thing someone must have to maximize their success in buying and owning a business, and (4) what are the best businesses to buy.

And in true Looking Forward fashion, you'll also get some fantastic tips from Jonathan on how to seize the business-buying opportunity. These include what to look for when buying a business, and what not to worry about when looking for one.

Now a little bit about Jonathan. Jonathan Jay has been an entrepreneur since dropping out of university at age 19. Now 51 years old, he has built businesses in publishing, digital marketing, adult education and coaching, and preschool education, and sold each of them.

During the pandemic, he made 48 business acquisitions to create the 4th largest group in his sector in under three years. One notable deal was buying a £5m annual revenue digital marketing company from its Private Equity owner for just £1 and selling it for £1.3m just eleven months later.

Jonathan is an advocate of a healthy work-life balance to avoid suffering from mental and/or physical burnout. He believes you can achieve success without business taking over your life! He now helps other people buy businesses and helps them avoid the expensive mistakes- as he says he has made them all!

Jonathan is Managing Director of Dealmakers.co.uk To learn more about him, please listen to the episode. You can also type "Jonathan Jay" into YouTube to see his videos.

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