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Have you ever pondered leaving your present employer and purchasing a business? Have you ever thought about expanding your existing business through the acquisition of another company? If so, read on.

There are numerous companies that act as business brokers in the Tampa Bay and Florida areas. These companies provide the contact information necessary to determine the types and availability of businesses for sale in your area. These businesses range in size as well as type. The business broker however, does not provide advice in reference to the viability of the business. For such advice, the purchaser of a business might consider contacting either a business valuator or a business consultant of some kind. In addition, in obtaining financing, a business consultant can be a valuable tool in assisting and drafting a plan for your business after review of the financial statements. Of course all of these consultants as well as your attorney will charge for their services. Such charges may seem expensive at the outset, however, the assurance of having professionals review the acquisition at the outset will save much heartache in the future.

In February of 1990, Terri Schiavo was a 26 year-old women who suffered a cardiac arrest and fell into what some physicians characterize as a persistent vegetative state. Since that time, her name has been the subject of a law, lawsuits, hundreds of news reports, thousands of articles and countless websites. Despite all the reports and writings, we still do not know who Terri is. We may never know.

However, we know her legacy. We will remember Terri as the woman who was caught between her parents and husband who were fighting over whether she lived or died. I do not believe this is the legacy Terri or anyone would choose. You, unlike Terri, can choose your legacy by obtaining a living will.

Joe and Mary decided to move to Florida to purchase their waterfront dream home. They had worked for many years to save enough money to retire in the lifestyle to which they had become accustomed. They sold their home up north and took the proceeds of that sale to buy the house in St. Petersburg. They worked extensively to locate the perfect retirement home. After examining the real estate market in the Tampa Bay area, they decided that the Boca Ciega Bay area in south St. Petersburg would be the right place. After signing the standard real estate contract, the real estate agent sent them directly to a title company to assist in the closing. They looked at a survey at the closing but they did not closely review it. They also obtained a copy of a Title Insurance Commitment at the closing, which they also did not closely review. At the closing, everything went smoothly. The sellers were friendly, the realtors were cordial and the closing agent seemed to know what he was doing. Unfortunately, no one at the closing really knew what they were doing.