At this point in the buying process, we assume:

1. The buyer has identified the business to consider purchasing,
2. The buyer and the seller, or broker, have met,
3. The seller or broker has determined that the buyer is financially qualified,
4. The Non-Disclosure Agreement has been signed,
5. The buyer has viewed the business and has expressed an interest in buying it,
6. The buyer has reviewed the business documents and is still interested, and
7. The buyer and the seller are comfortable with each other.