Purchasing a business is a substantial and exciting step in the career of many professionals and entrepreneurs. For many, it may be the first time there's no more boss to report to. Prospective business owners have a strong desire to work for oneself and benefit directly from personal time, effort, creativity and innovation. Those benefits come from a shift in approach – from day-to-day work to big picture thinking, from working a job to owning a business. At least it should.