For many, becoming a business owner is a key component of the American Dream. It means flexibility in how you spend your day, control over business decisions, and hopefully, a path to long-term wealth and financial independence.
But you don’t have to start a business from the ground up—or say goodbye to work-life balance—in order to be a successful entrepreneur. Whether you’re looking to earn some extra side income or quit your 9-to-5 for good, buying an existing business that essentially runs itself could be the answer.
