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Red flags when buying a business, by industry

Each guide covers the seller tricks, licenses, equipment, seasonality, and concentration issues that show up in that trade — plus questions to ask before you make an offer.

Trades and field service

Shops, vehicles, and routes

Food, fitness, and care

Professional and online

Disclaimer. Deal Check is not financial, legal, or accounting advice. These pages and calculators are educational planning tools and can miss context. Verify every number with a CPA and a business broker, and do your own due diligence before making an offer.