EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 31 MIN
The Most Expensive Mistake Business Buyers Make
from David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB · host David C Barnett
**New Video Alert! Many people think they understand business cash flow. Then they buy a business and discover they forgot one critical expense. Depreciation. In this video, I explain why depreciation and capital expenditures are some of the most important concepts in business acquisition, and why ignoring them can lead to disappointing returns and expensive surprises. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/x9qkUhcqzmo Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett #BusinessAcquisition #BusinessValuation #CapEx #Depreciation #BuyABusiness #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Investing **** - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com **** Special Xero offer: Get 90% off for 6 months using this link: https://referrals.xero.com/DavidCBarnett_xero. Terms & Conditions apply.* See why I chose Xero for my business here: https://youtu.be/LfaGUfwStqo Find more content that answers your questions with my new AI BOT: https://www.davidcbarnettbot.com/ Do Business with David using these incredible internet links... - David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com - Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidCBarnett.com - Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com - Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com Youtube music licensing code: 5PJWQOE5ZZHTQSRY
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**New Video Alert! Many people think they understand business cash flow. Then they buy a business and discover they forgot one critical expense. Depreciation. In this video, I explain why depreciation and capital expenditures are some of the most important concepts in business acquisition, and why ignoring them can lead to disappointing returns and expensive surprises. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/x9qkUhcqzmo Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett #BusinessAcquisition #BusinessValuation #CapEx #Depreciation #BuyABusiness #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Investing **** - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com **** Special Xero offer: Get 90% off for 6 months using this link: https://referrals.xero.com/DavidCBarnett_xero. Terms & Conditions apply.* See why I chose Xero for my business here: https://youtu.be/LfaGUfwStqo Find more content that answers your questions with my new AI BOT: https://www.davidcbarnettbot.com/ Do Business with David using these incredible internet links... - David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com - Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidCBarnett.com - Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com - Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com Youtube music licensing code: 5PJWQOE5ZZHTQSRY
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