Thinking about buying another business to grow? Acquisitions can accelerate growth, but they’re not a shortcut. In fact, 70–90% fail to deliver their intended value—usually because the business wasn’t ready. In this post, I share how to know if you’re truly acquisition-ready, why small, strategic acquisitions outperform big “Hail Mary” deals, and the simple playbook every owner should build before they buy. If you’re considering growth through acquisition, read this first.