Friday, August 15, 2025
Turning Trouble Into Traction: How to Buy a Struggling Business and Make It Thrive
Buying a business that’s gasping for breath might sound like financial masochism—but for the right kind of owner, it can be a rare strategic advantage. Unlike building from scratch, you’re not guessing at product-market fit, assembling a team from nothing, or waiting for momentum. The bones already exist. The challenge? Knowing which fractures to mend and which limbs to amputate. To turn a sinking ship into a self-propelling engine, you need a sharp eye, steady hand, and a rhythm for learning as you