Buying a business can be exciting. Buying the wrong business can be devastating. Most buyers enter acquisitions with little understanding of how deals are actually structured, negotiated, and completed. As a result, many transactions fail before closing, while others create costly surprises long after the paperwork is signed. The Structured Deal is your practical guide to navigating business acquisitions with confidence. Written by attorney and deal process educator Sara Sharp, this book pulls back the curtain on what really happens behind successful transactions and provides a clear roadmap from initial discussions to closing. Inside this book, you'll discover how to: Understand the structure and stages of a business acquisition Evaluate opportunities and identify potential deal-breakers early Avoid the most common mistakes that cause transactions to fail Conduct effective due diligence and assess business risks Work with advisors, attorneys, and financial professionals more effectively Protect your investment, your team, and your long-term goals Read more