Who This Author Is

Arnold S. Goldstein writes practical, no-nonsense guides for entrepreneurs navigating business transactions. His book Buying & Selling a Business Made E-Z! distills complex deal structures, valuation methods, and negotiation tactics into clear, step-by-step explanations aimed at owners, buyers, and advisors preparing for the sale or purchase of a company.

Goldstein’s approach emphasizes checklists, sample documents, and actionable strategies to reduce risk and simplify closing. Readers will find focused coverage of due diligence, financing options, tax considerations, and deal pitfalls—tools to help turn a stressful process into a manageable, informed business decision.

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Author At A Glance

Best known for: Practical, step-by-step guidance for business transactions • Clear explanations of valuation and negotiation • Checklists and forms for buyers and sellers

Genres and themes: Business how-to • Small business ownership • Mergers & acquisitions • Practical finance

Who this author is best for: For aspiring or current small-business owners who want a straightforward, hands-on guide to buying or selling a business.

Start with this comprehensive guide to understand valuation, due diligence, and closing steps before seeking specialized advisors.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Buying & Selling a Business Made E-Z! (Made E-Z Guides)

    Made Ez Products • 2000 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 356 pages.

  2. Offshore Investing Made E-Z (Made E-Z Guides)

    Made Ez Products • 2000 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 276 pages.

  3. Owning a No-Cash-Down Business Made E-Z

    Made Ez Products • 2000 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 316 pages.

  4. Corporate record keeping made E-Z.

    Made Ez Products • 1999 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 317 pages.

  5. Turnaround

    Garrett Publishing • 2007 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2007 • 322 pages.

  6. Credit Repair (Made E-Z Guides)

    Made E-Z Products • 2001 • standard commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  7. Owning a No-Cash-Down Business (Made E-Z Guides)

    Made E-Z Products • 2001 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2001 • 316 pages.

  8. Guaranteed Credit: A Time-Tested Program Guaranteed to Provide Clear, Step-By-Step Information on How to Repair, Restore and Rebuild Your Credit

    Garrett Pub • 1995 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1995 • 283 pages.

  9. Offshore Havens

    Garrett Pub • 1995 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1995 • 238 pages.

  10. Business Doctor: How to Turn Your Headache Business into a Debt-Free Money Machine

    Garrett Pub • 1994 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1994 • 304 pages.

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