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Email Whitelist Generator Instructions

Email Whitelist Instructions

Since your ISP probably uses some type of spam filter we ask that you add us to your trusted list of senders, contacts or address book. All also known as whitelisting.

If you do not see an email from Rock LaManna in your inbox, due to the overzealous filtering by ISPs my email may have mistakenly been sent to your spam folder. Please open your spam folder look for it there, open it and mark it as "not spam"...

Click the link to your ISP or email client to Whitelist Rock LaManna eNewsletter, from: Rock LaManna.

ISPs AOL, AOL Web Mail, Yahoo, Hotmail Live, Windows Live and MSN, Gmail, Earthlink, AT&T, Comcast

Email Clients: Outlook 2003 (or higher), Mozilla Thunderbird, Blackberrys,

Spam Filters: Norton AntiSpam, McAfee Spamkiller, Barracuda Networks, Trend Micro PC-Cillin, Cloudmark SpamNet, CA Anti Spam, Mailblocks, MailShield, MailWasher, Oddpost, SpamAssassin, SpamFighter, ChoiceMail, SpamButcher, Spameater Pro Spam Inspector, Spam Interceptor, SpamPal, Spam Sleuth, Other providers:

If you use Spam Arrest or other challenge response spam filter please whitelist Rock LaManna.

AOL back to top

To make sure email gets delivered to your AOL inbox, you must add the email address or corporate domain of the sender to your Address Book or Custom Sender List.

  1. Click the "Spam Controls" link on the lower right side of your inbox screen.
  2. When the "Mail & Spam Controls" box appears, click the "Custom sender list" link.
  3. Choose the "allow email from Rock LaManna " option.
  4. Add the domain or email address you would like to receive mail from, then click "Add"
  5. Click "Save"

AOL Web Mail back to top

If using AOL web mail replying to an email from Rock LaManna will also work.

Email from that domain will now be delivered straight to your Inbox.

Yahoo! Mail back to top

If you�re not receiving email you are expecting, there are two things you can do:

  1. Use the "Not Spam" button in your Bulk folder.
  2. Create a filter to automatically send email from certain domains to your Inbox. This is the only way to really ensure delivery.

Report as "Not Spam"

  1. - Check your Yahoo! Bulk folder
  2. - If you see the email from Rock LaManna, highlight it and click "Not Spam"
  3. - This does not guarantee that your mail will be delivered in the future, but it does help.

Create a Filter

  1. Click "Options" in the top right navigation bar
  2. Select "Mail Options" from the list that drops down
  3. Choose "Filters" located on the left side of the page
  4. Click the "Add" button on the Filters page
  5. Choose the field you want to match in the incoming message. For example, "header" or "to".
  6. Choose the criterion by which you want a match to be made, such as "contains"
  7. Enter the text string to compare. For example: from Rock LaManna
  8. Choose the destination folder to which you would like the message delivered. For example: Inbox

Hotmail Live, Windows Live and MSN back to top

In the new Hotmail you must "Mark sender as safe" to enable hyperlinks even in text emails and images in HTML emails.

Entering the email contact in the address book or contacts no longer whitelists the sender

To ensure messages from specific email addresses are not sent to your Junk Email folder, you can do one of two things:

  1. Check the "Junk" folder if you do not see the Rock LaManna eNewsletter in your inbox
  2. Click the "Mark as safe" link
  3. Add Rock LaManna to your Safe List

    4. Mark Sender as Safe

    Attachments, pictures, and links in this message have been blocked for your safety. Show content

    Rock LaManna Rock LaManna - Rock LaManna eNewsletter

    From: Rock LaManna     You may not know this sender. Mark as safe | Mark as unsafe
    Sent: Thu 6/14/07 12:00 AM
    Reply-to: Rock LaManna

  1. Click "Show content" to view the body of the email if it contains images and HTML
  2. Click "Mark as safe"
  3. Rock LaManna will now be added to your list of "Safe senders"

Manually Add to Safe List

  1. Click "Options" in the upper right corner of your Hotmail screen
  2. In the Body of the page under "Junk e-mail" click the link "Safe and blocked senders"
  3. Click the link "Safe senders"
  4. Enter the email address "Rock LaManna "
  5. Click "Add to list"

Gmail back to top

To make sure email gets delivered to your inbox, you must add the email address Rock LaManna to your contacts list.

  1. Click the drop down arrow next to "Reply" in the upper right side of your inbox screen.
  2. Click the "Add Rock LaManna to Contacts List" from the list that appears.
  3. You will now see Rock LaManna appear under the link "Contacts" on the left side of the page.
  4. Click the link "Contacts" and the in the "Search Contacts" form field.
  5. Now you can select to move Rock LaManna to a contact list of choice and edit any details.

Outlook 2003 (or higher) back to top

Because of the various email platforms that can work with Outlook, it is tricky to tell you how to recieve all email to your Outlook inbox. We can tell you, however, how to make sure you can see all the emails you receive as they were intended to be seen - with images. If a company is not in your address book or "Safe Sender" list, your HTML images will not display.

To have HTML display correctly, users can:

  • Change their automatic download settings
  • Add sender to your address book
  • Add your email or domain to their approved sender list

To change settings:

  1. Right click on a non-displaying image in an HTML email
  2. Choose "Change automatic download settings" option
  3. When the popup comes up, uncheck the first box in the list that says "don�t download pictures or other HTML content automatically
  4. Click "OK"

To add sender to address book:

  1. Open the email
  2. Right click on the from address
  3. Choose "Add to contacts" option

To add domain to safe sender list:

  1. Right click on a non-displaying image in an HTML email
  2. Choose "Add the domain to the safe sender list" option

If you are not receiving email at Earthlink, there are two actions you can take.

  1. Check "Suspect Email" folder
  2. Add to your address book

With Earthlink, if you have SpamBlocker turned on, suspect messages are automatically send to your Suspect Email folder if the domain is not in your address book.

Suspect Email Folder

  1. While in the "Suspect Email" folder, if you see Rock LaManna...
  2. Select the "Move to Inbox and Add Contact" option from the pull down menu.
  3. This will add Rock LaManna to your Address Book for future email delivery assurance.

Address Book Inclusion

  1. Open the email.
  2. Click "Add to Address Book" in the email header.
  3. Use the "Address Book Editor" to verify the sender's contact details and click "save."
  4. Fill in Rock LaManna as the email address of the sender.
  5. Any mail sent with the same domain (right of the @ sign) will now be delivered to your Inbox.

AT&T back to top

  1. Open the email message from the sender you want to add to your address book.
  2. Click on the "Save Address" link (below) next to the "From Address.
  3. Check the "Add to Contacts" box (below) and click "Save.

Comcast back to top

  1. Click on the [Save Address]   link at the top of this message (it's next to From Address).
  2. For the field titled First Name, please enter Rock LaManna
  3. Then click Save Entry and you're all done.

BlackBerrys back to top

  1. Scroll up to the message header
  2. Get to the field where Rock LaManna is listed, click the Berry button and then click Show Address
  3. Click the Berry button and then click Add to contacts

Mozilla Thunderbird back to top

  1. Click the Address Book button
  2. Make sure the Personal Address Book is highlighted
  3. Click the New Card button. This will launch a New Card window that has 3 tabs: Contact, Address and Other
  4. Under the Contact tab, copy and paste the "From" address, Rock LaManna into the email dialogue box
  5. Click OK

Norton AntiSpam back to top

  1. Start up Norton AntiSpam
  2. Click the Status & Settings tab
  3. Click AntiSpam
  4. Click Configure
  5. Click Allowed List tab
  6. Click Add button
  7. In the 'Email Address' box, enter Rock LaManna
  8. Click OK
  9. Click OK

Trend Micro back to top

If you received an email message that was incorrectly moved to the Spam Mail folder by the Anti-Spam Toolbar you can prevent this from occuring in the future.

The Anti-Spam Toolbar detects spam by looking for certain keywords in the email's subject or body and matching it with the anti-spam pattern file. Occasionally, it may detect what you consider legitimate email as spam.

To prevent this from occurring you can do either of the following:

  • Add the sender to the list of Approved Senders
  • Decrease the Spam Email Filter Strength

Note: You can also select the email and click Not Spam to report it to Trend Micro. However, this feature serves only as a reference when we develop our spam database, and it may not have an effect on how the toolbar detects spam.

Add the sender to the list of Approved Senders

  1. Open Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express.
  2. Click the Spam Mail folder then select the legitimate email detected as spam.
  3. Click Approve Sender on the toolbar.
  4. Click Yes when the confirmation message appears.

Decrease the Spam Email Filter Strength

  1. Open Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express.
  2. Click Trend Micro Anti-Spam then click Settings.
  3. On the Spam Filter tab, move the slider bar to select a lower filter strength.
  4. Click OK to save your settings.

McAfee Spamkiller back to top

  1. Select Friends from the McAfee SpamKiller sidebar.
  2. Click Add a friend.
  3. Make sure All users at a domain is selected under Friend type:
  4. Type the domain name you want to whitelist under Address:
  5. To whitelist all our newsletters, type
  6. Optionally, enter a Rock LaManna to help you recognize the domain under Name:
  7. Click OK.
  8. Click OK.

Barracuda Networks back to top

The Barracuda Spam Firewall is a popular spam filtering solution. Barracuda uses several algorithms and processes to determine whether emails are spam. Occasionally, it will mark a legitimate message as spam. There are two methods to whitelist email senders so that the firewall will not quarantine future email.

Whitelist Quarantined Senders

  1. Open your email client. Barracuda should send you a summary each day listing quarantined items. Choose the most recent Barracuda email message.
  2. Locate the email from Rock LaManna and the sender email address Rock LaManna that you do not want quarantined in the future. Click on the word "Whitelist," which is in green print to the right of the email title. This will open your list in a web browser.
  3. Click the box to the left of the email that you would like to whitelist. At the top of the page, click "Whitelist." Barracuda will not block or quarantine the sender whose email address appears on the whitelist.

Whitelist Senders and Domains

  1. Open your web browser. Navigate to your company's Barracuda firewall homepage.
  3. Click on the "Block/Accept" tab.
  4. Choose "Sender Domain Block/Accept." Enter the domain name from Rock LaManna to whitelist. For example, you can enter aol.com to allow all AOL addresses. You may enter a comment to remind you why you allowed this domain. Click "Add."
  5. Click your mouse on the "Email Sender Block/Accept" tab. Enter the email address of an individual sender that you want to whitelist, such as "Rock LaManna " Include a comment. Click "Add." In the future, Barracuda will not block emails from this sender.

Cloudmark SpamNet back to top

  1. Select Cloudmark | Options... from the Cloudmark SpamNet toolbar in Outlook.
  2. Click Advanced.
  3. Go to the Whitelist tab.
  4. Click the Add button.
  5. Type: Rock LaManna
  6. Click OK.
  7. Click OK.
  8. Click Yes.
  9. Click OK.

Mailblocks back to top

  1. Click the Addresses tab.
  2. Click New.
  3. Type: Rock LaManna
  4. Make sure 'Accept Mail From This Address' is selected under Receiving Options.
  5. Uncheck 'Display in People Picker' under Other options.
  6. Click Submit.
  7. Click OK.

MailShield back to top

  1. Click Friends from the toolbar.
  2. Click Add.
  3. Type: Rock LaManna
  4. Click OK.

MailWasher back to top

  1. Click Tools, then Blacklist & Friends.
  2. Click Add... on the right, the Friends list side.
  3. Make sure Plain email address is selected.
  4. Type: Rock LaManna
  5. Click OK.
  6. Click OK.

Oddpost back to top

  1. Check your 'Probably Spam' folder.
  2. If you see that Rock LaManna eNewsletter was incorrectly filtered out
  3. Select it
    4. Click the 'Move to Inbox and Mark as Not Spam' button.

SpamAssassin back to top

  1. Add the following entry to your user_prefs file, which is found in the .spamassassin subdirectory on your web/mail server
  2. whitelist_from Rock LaManna
  3. Save the user_prefs file or move the updated copy to your .spamassassin subdirectory.

SPAMfighter back to top

Highlight the email from Rock LaManna with the email address Rock LaManna to Whitelist.

Click "More" in the SPAMfighter Toolbar and select "Whitelist".

Here you can choose if you want to Whitelist the email address Rock LaManna or the whole domain.

To be sure that all emails from people in your Outlook contacts get through to you, you can import and Whitelist them.

To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Click "More" in the SPAMfighter toolbar.
  2. Then "Options"
  3. Then "Filter settings"
  4. Then "Blacklists & Whitelists"
  5. Then "Whitelist email address"
  6. Then "Import".
  7. Select your 'Address Book' and click on "Check all"
  8. Click "Add"
  9. Click "Apply"

If you get a pop-up box offering you to upgrade to SPAMfighter Pro it is because you have exceeded the limit of 100 addresses. You can fix this by buying SPAMfighter Pro or by deleting some of the addresses in your Black/White list. If you want delete addresses, please go to:

  1. Click More" in the SPAMfighter toolbar.
  2. Then "Options"
  3. Then "Filter settings"
  4. Then "Blacklists & Whitelists"

ChoiceMail back to top

  1. Open ChoiceMail
  2. Click on the Senders tab
  3. Choose "Approve another Sender"
  4. Type in the sender email address Rock LaManna
  5. Click on OK

SpamButcher back to top

  1. Click the Configure button.
  2. Go to the Known Senders tab.
  3. Click Add under 'Known Good Senders and Recipients'.
  4. Type: Rock LaManna
  5. Click OK.
  6. Click OK.

Spameater Pro back to top

  1. Click Filters from the sidebar.
  2. Click the Approved Senders tab.
  3. Click Add Filter.
  4. Type: Rock LaManna under Address.
  5. Choose 'Full Email Address' under Address Type.
  6. Select Email Domain.
  7. Click OK.

Spam Inspector back to top

  1. Select Spam Inspector
  2. Then 'Manage Friends List' from either the Spam Inspector toolbar or from the Outlook menu.
  3. Make sure Email is selected under 'Add a New Friend'.
  4. Type: Rock LaManna
  5. Click the >> button.
  6. Click Close.

Spam Interceptor back to top

  1. Follow the Trusted link under > Authentication Lists.
  2. Enter the email address: Rock LaManna
  3. Click Add.

SpamPal back to top

  1. Click on the SpamPal system tray icon with the right mouse button.
  2. Click 'Add to Whitelist' from the menu.
  3. Type: Rock LaManna
  4. Click Add.

Spam Sleuth back to top

  1. Select File, then Configure.
  2. Go to the Friends category.
  3. Make sure Active is checked.
  4. Type: Rock LaManna on a line by itself in the entry field.
  5. Click OK.

Other Spam Filters Not List Above.... back to top

If Rock LaManna eNewsletter is being filtered, try adding Rock LaManna to your Address Book or Contact list.

If messages continue to be sent to your junk folder contact your ISP or spam filter application support and ask how to whitelist Rock LaManna .

Generate you own whitelist instructions here...

804 East Windward Way, Suite 618

Lantana, Florida 33462-8035

Phone: 561-543-2323

Email: rock@rocklamanna.com

Skype: rocklamanna

Do you dream of owning your own business?

 Buying a business can be a complicated procedure, from finding the right one to working out all the details required for a smooth transfer of ownership.

    While there is no such thing as the "perfect" business, a business broker knows the importance of finding one that fits your needs, talents, skills and lifestyle. A business broker has many different types of businesses for you to consider and the knowledge and experience to walk you through the entire process. 

    Below you will find some helpful information as you consider whether buying a business is right for you.

For Business Buyers

Going into business for yourself is a big step, one that can be full of apprehension and even fear. Almost 90 percent of all those who purchase a small business have never owned a business. Most of them bought a business that was different than what they had been looking for. These buyers had the opportunity to explore the marketplace and subsequently found a business more to their liking. In most cases, the seller financed the sale.

As you begin your search, keep in mind that running your own business is more than a job; it is a lifestyle change. In most cases, it is a very big lifestyle change. Usually, you will be working longer hours, making all of the decisions, and, as the expression goes, "you will be the chief cook and bottle washer." In other words, you will be doing all of the work from running the business to, in many cases, sweeping the floor and changing the light bulbs.

Most buyers are seeking to obtain the following when considering the purchase of a business:

  • Pride in the service or the product
  • Flexibility
  • Income
  • Control of own destiny
  • Recognition
  • Security
  • Privacy
  • Status
  • Customer and employee contact

What To Look For

1. How long the business has been in business.

A business with a long track record means there are good reasons to be operating. It will be well known in the area, and people will be used to patronizing the business or using its services. The longer it has been in operation, generally, the better the business. 

2. How long the present owner has owned the business.
The longer the present owner has been in business, the more likely he or she has been successful. People don't stay in business if they are not making money. 

3. Why the present owner is selling.
If the owner has been in business for six months, is 37 years old, and wants to retire, you should be suspicious. The more valid the reason for sale, the more realistic the seller will be in considering your offer. However, keep in mind that after five or six years or more, people do get restless, "burn-out" sets in, and people look for new challenges. Why the seller is selling is an important question - get the answer. 

4. Why books and records are important.
The financial records are a good indication of how well the business has been doing over the years. Keep in mind that tax records are not designed to show the business in the best light; no one likes to pay more taxes than they have to, and business owners are no different. Generally, tax returns are a worst case scenario. You need to be able to look at the expenses and discover which ones are non-cash items, such as depreciation and business use of home and vehicles. How important was that business trip to Las Vegas? A professional business broker can point these items out to you.

Keep in mind that financial records are only history. There are no guarantees that they will or can be duplicated or repeated. All of your profits are future. In the final analysis, the financial records of the business are an indicator of what the business has done; what you do with its future is up to you. 

5. How to determine if the seller is reporting all income.
The simple answer is - you can't! Not reporting income is against the law. You should consider only the income that the seller can show you. We all know, of course, especially in cash type businesses, that there is the possibility that the seller is not reporting all of his or her income for tax purposes. This "underground economy" has been well-documented and is in the billions of dollars. Many sellers will tell you about how much they are "skimming," but you should ignore their statements, since they have no way of proving these amounts. In determining whether a business is the right one for you, you should base the decision on the figures actually supplied to you by the seller. 

The Bottom Line

Being in business for yourself can be a daunting prospect. There are no guarantees. At some point, after all of your investigation is completed, you will still have to make that "leap of faith" that is necessary to proceed with the purchase of the business. You will have to work hard, perhaps even "tighten your belt" a little, and perform many different jobs to be successful in your own business. But, if running your own show, making your own decisions, not having to worry about job security (remember, no one can fire you from your own business), and just being on your own are important - then owning a business is for you. After taking this leap of faith, almost all business owners will tell you that they would never go back to being an employee. 

What should you look for when considering a business to purchase?

Unfortunately, too many prospective buyers want to know the asking price first and then ask how much money they can make. These are the wrong questions to ask initially. You need to know how much cash the seller requires as a down payment. No matter how good the numbers are, there is no point in looking at a business if the seller wants three times as much cash as you are willing to invest. Remember, the actual amount of money a business earns is usually much more than just the bottom line. A smart approach is to get more information on the business, and even make a visit, before ruling it out or getting too involved in the numbers. It's all part of the learning process.

One of the most common questions asked by those who have never purchased a business (which is incidentally about 90 percent of those looking to buy a business) is how do you actually buy a business. There is no right or wrong way to buy a business. However, it is important that you get answers to all of your questions and that you have all the information necessary to make an informed decision. Here are the steps to buying a business that over the years have become the most efficient and practical:

Get the Basic Facts

Get preliminary information on price, terms, income, cash flow, and general location. There is no point in continuing the buying process if the amount of cash necessary to buy the business is more than you are willing to invest. At this point, don't worry about the full price. It's important, but the key factor is the amount of cash that is necessary to buy the business. There is very little outside financing available such as banks, etc., for those who are purchasing businesses. The great majority of business purchases are financed by the seller. This is why the amount you are willing to invest is a key issue.

Also, the business has to be able to meet your basic financial needs. You always expect a business to improve under your ownership, but you have to be able to meet your living expenses as well as meet the debt service of the business. It is also important to remember that almost all purchase prices and down payments are negotiable. In fact, businesses generally sell for about 15 percent to 25 percent less than the original asking price. There is an old adage that says, "the more cash you are willing to invest in a business purchase, the lower the full price; the less cash you are able to invest, the higher the full price. 

Visit the Business

Visit the business to see if you like the location and the looks of the business itself - both inside and outside. This is a visual inspection. Pretend you are a customer. It's not time yet to talk to the owner. If the business is the type that does not lend itself to a visit, make an appointment with the seller to inspect the business, or have the seller's representative schedule a visit. There is no point in going any further if you don't like the physical location of the business or the appearance of it. 

Get Questions Answered

If you like the business so far, it's time to get your questions answered. For example: What is the rent? How long is the lease? What have been the sales for the past few years? Can the seller support the figures you have been told? Now is not the time to have the seller's books and records completely checked. There will be plenty of time to do that and review other important issues during the due diligence phase. This is the time to get those questions answered that have a bearing on whether you may want to own and operate this particular business.It is also the time to visit with the seller to get your questions answered about the business itself. 

Make an Offer

If you now have your basic questions answered and you want to proceed with purchasing this business, it is time to make an offer, subject, of course, to verification of all the information you have received. The main purpose in making an offer is to see if the seller will accept your terms, price, and structure of the sale itself. Remember, you will have the offer subject to your verification of the important information. It doesn't make sense to employ outside advisors and go through the time and expense of due diligence unless you can come to financial terms with the seller. 

Due Diligence

At this point, you hopefully have arrived at a meeting of minds with the seller, and you are ready to begin removing the contingencies, performing what is commonly called due diligence.

*Insider Tip
Unless you are completely familiar with the type of business purchased, it is beneficial to include as part of the agreement that the seller will stay with you (30 days is fair, with perhaps another 30 to 60 days of telephone consultation) a sufficient length of time to teach you the business - at no charge. If you want the seller to stay longer, it may be best to offer to pay him or her a consulting fee of some type. 

For Business Buyers

The next step to buying your own business is to make sure it is the right move for you and your family. Owning one's own business is still very much "the great American dream," but it's not for everybody. Here are some questions that you should ask yourself before taking the next step.

How long have you been thinking about buying a business?

Many people are interested in buying their own business, but are not willing to make the commitment necessary to move forward. They continue to look just like those who continue to look at new and expensive automobiles, but will never spend the money necessary to buy. One veteran observer has said that the longer you look, the less likely you are to buy. 

What is your time frame to find a business?

If you're thinking of buying a business in two years, it's good to start your education. BizBuySell is a good place to start. Keep in mind that it really doesn't make much sense to start your search now, since any business you find now will have been sold by the time you are ready to buy. It's important, however, to arm yourself with all of the information and education available before you begin the search.

What is your primary reason for buying a business?

If you are not motivated to buy a business, you won't. You must go into business for yourself for the right reasons. If you're tired of the corporate world, just have a "job-job," or perhaps even a dead-end job, then business ownership may be right for you. Certainly if you're unemployed or being transferred to a place where you don't want to go - buying your own business can be a viable solution. 

Are you willing to invest a majority of your liquid assets in a business?

Buying your own business requires a serious financial investment. If you're the type who does not want risk, you might want to rethink owning your own business. It is not for the faint-hearted. 

Are you independent enough to make your own decisions and be in control?

Operating a small business requires continual decision making. You're the boss, and you are in control. All of the decisions are yours - right or wrong. And, you will make a lot of wrong ones. The question is, can you recover and keep going forward? If you brood about poor decisions or they keep you awake at night, owning your own business may not be for you. 

Is your family supportive of your owning a business?

If your family, especially a spouse, is not behind you 100 percent, then you should think twice about business ownership. It's very important that you have the support of your spouse. He or she has to understand that running a business can be time-consuming. On the plus side, however, many businesses do allow for flexibility so you can attend the afternoon little league game. 

Are you open-minded about different opportunities, or are you looking for a specific type or business?

It's best if you are open-minded, especially if you are a first-time buyer. There are many types of businesses available, and you don't want to limit your choices. You should be looking for a business that will provide the income you need (or ability to do so), that you can afford,that has numbers that work, and, most importantly, that you can see yourself running. 

Do you have reasonable expectations?

Do you think that you can buy a business with lots of cash flow for $100? It's important that you have realistic expectations about what your money will buy. Many sellers are willing to assist in financing the sale of their business, but remember, they're not going to give it away. Keep in mind that many business owners have spent years building their business, and it may represent the biggest financial asset they have. They're not going to just hand it over to you. 

Can you make the "leap of faith" necessary to buy a business?

Many prospective business owners do their homework, do everything necessary to begin the purchase process, and then back out of the transaction. They just don't have the courage to go forward. There is nothing wrong with that; not everyone should buy and own their own business. However, if you don't think you can part with your money and take over operating the business on your own, you may want to take a second look at business ownership. 

Do you need a guarantee?

If you are looking for a guarantee or a sure thing, then business ownership is not for you. You can and should look at all of the financials, tax returns, and all of the books and records. Remember, however, that they all represent history. You can't buy anyone else's history. A new owner makes changes, no matter how subtle. Their management style is different, and times change. You have to look at the business with the attitude of how you can improve things. The financial history of the business is certainly important, but it does not guarantee the future of the business - you do. 

Do You Have More Questions?

Be sure to visit Buyer FAQfor answers to the following questions:

  • Why should I buy a business rather than start one?
  • What is the real reason people go into business for themselves?
  • How are businesses priced? 
  • What should I Look for?
  • What does it take to be successful?
  • What happens when I find a business I want to buy?
  • Why should I go to a business broker?
  • Do I need an attorney?

WEST PALM BEACH, FL • 561.543.2323 • rock@rocklamanna.com