Over the next few years, we are going to see a major shift in the make-up of the business world, as older baby boomers look to get out of the companies they've spent decades building.
This will create opportunities for younger businesspeople.
In some cases, an increase in the number of business owners looking to sell may put pressure on the prices they can command.
Here are some things to keep in mind if you're considering it.
Make sure you understand what you're buying. If you want to be in business, or to grow an existing one, you have two options: Grind away to build it up yourself, or buy someone else's. The latter may cost in the short term but is a sure strategy to add growth.