As such, it's important to surround yourself with highly qualified professionals who can help you to make the best informed decision possible. This starts with an experienced Business Broker who can guide you through the many hurdles and challenges involved in the acquisition of a business. From our experiences at BizEx, one of the biggest challenges a buyer will face is the amount of time it takes to find the right business. This process can easily take six months to a year! If you are currently unemployed, this can significantly cut into your seed capital. Those buyers who do have a job can often get discouraged with the process, and simply give up on their business ownership dreams.