This is definitely not in favour of the author but rather the interested parties,It's very important to know the owner’s reason for selling because if they are selling the business because it is facing an issue or problem that negatively affects the business, you will also likely face those problems and issues after you purchase the business.
If you are considering buying a business, you should not only analyze the business model and review the numbers and market context carefully, but also speak with firm employees, business partners and
business brokers to get good insight into why the owner is or may be exiting. This knowledge will help you make a better purchase decision and make sure that what you pay for is what you get.