Small Fortunes

For decades, countless Americans have quietly operationalized their entrepreneurial ambitions by purchasing established, profitable small businesses to control their destinies and create millions of dollars in personal wealth.

The pride of ownership and the personal and professional fulfillment of owning a successful business are undeniable, and the lure of charting one's course has tremendous appeal. But, making the decision - even entertaining the idea - of buying a business can quickly turn into an overwhelming activity. Success is even more elusive for the acquisition entrepreneur who fails to use an appropriate acquisition process.

In his new book, Small Fortunes, The Acquisition Entrepreneur's Guide to Buying a Profitable Small Business, long-time acquisition entrepreneur Dr. Mark Hagar shares with readers lessons learned from more than two decades of buying and operating small