Taking over a struggling business is both a risk and an opportunity. Done right, it can mean acquiring existing assets, customer bases, and brand awareness at a fraction of the cost of starting from scratch. But without a plan to adapt it to today’s marketplace, the venture can quickly sink. First: Understand Why It’s Struggling Before signing anything, you need to know exactly why the business is underperforming. Some factors may be fixable; others may be deal-breakers. Common reasons