Fishman,

Definitely follow Gordon's advice...

Along with reading and Brainstorming through some of the following Quick research...

There are Numerous and Creative ways to invest and Buy into Baby Boomer and Retiring businesses these days...

Changing Times have caused lack of Takeover interests for Many reasons...

By using a variety of Smart... Creative & innovative methods...

Snatching those Winning Baby Boomer and Retiring businesses...

Could be Easier than most Think in Today's interesting world of endless business opportunities & possibilities...

Not to be taken as Legal advice...

Definitely Hire an Expert accountant and lawyer to Assist you in Finalizing all business dealings & takeovers...

Make sure you Read through the lines and put a real Good Spin on the wheeling, dealing and negotiations...

http://www.fairmarketvaluations.com/...e%20Scales.pdf

THE BOOMERS: Who's taking over the business?
http://www.lfpress.ca/perl-bin/publi...9734&s=societe

Investor Behavior and Baby Boomers... Children Take Over Society...
http://www.capital-flow-analysis.com...lesson_14.html

Selling Your Business - Be Your Own Banker
http://www.smallbusinessboomers.com/...ur-own-banker/

10 Creative ways to finance your small business
http://www.smallbusinessboomers.com/...siness-part-1/
http://www.smallbusinessboomers.com/...siness-part-2/

Phil